1. Justice in the World

2. Why is there such a difference in the world ?

3. Trade...The Facts Unfair trade is one of the biggest factors behind poverty. The United Nations estimated that poor countries are cheated out of £500 billion each year because rich countries make trade rules to suit themselves. The United Nations also estimated that it would only take £50 billion per year to send all children to school and provide almost every human with a source of clean safe drinking water.

4. Trade... The Facts The oil company SHELL make the same £ per year as the whole of South Africa!

5. Time for a Cuppa? Coffee is the second most valuable commodity in the world (oil is the first) 25 million farmers depend on their income from coffee to provide for their families. 25 million In 1994 farmers would receive £2.09 per kilo of coffee. By 2001 they were only receiving 20p per kilo. Since the price has not dropped this means coffee companies such as Nestle are making massive profits whilst the coffee farmers are struggling to survive!

6. In the beginning... (1992) Catholic agency for overseas development Women's Institute Traidcraft World Development movement

7. Fair Trade Falkirk The FAIRTRADE Mark is awarded to products sourced from the developing world that meet internationally recognised standards of fair trade. BUT.......What are these standards? Falkirk Council and its communities have been promoting Fair-trade since the mid 1980s. The Falkirk Fair-trade Steering Group was been meeting since 2002. The group is made up of members from local church groups, local businesses, community volunteers, Council officers and education establishments. It works to raise awareness of Fair-trade, supporting local groups and businesses that want to become more involved.

9. Coffee Tea including speciality teas Cocoa Sugar Bananas Fresh fruit – apples, pears, grapes, oranges, plums, lemons, satsumas, avocadoes, pineapples and mangoes Juices

10. Cakes and biscuits Honey Cereal bars Jams and marmalade Chutney and sauces Nuts and nut oil Wine Roses Footballs

11. Fair-trade - Setting the Standard Guarantees a fair price for farmers goods. Companies provide decent homes and a safe work environment. No child or forced labour. Workers have the opportunity to plan for the future, invest in their community (build schools, water wells etc) Companies protect the environment.

12. Fair-trade...What’s it all about Buying Fair-trade products is about using your power as a ‘consumer’ to make the world a fairer place As a consumer you literally vote every time you make a purchase. If you buy Fairtrade you are voting for a fairer world. By buying fair trade products not only are you showing you care for others, you force the ‘unfair trade’ companies to rethink what they are doing.

13. MAKE POVERTY HISTORY “ So much has been achieved but more needs to be done. Polls show that just over one third of people in the UK recognise the Fairtrade Mark. SCIAF needs your help to MAKE POVERTY HISTORY”

14. TASKS In pairs design a new fair trade product, design it and colour it in. Explain why people should buy your product. Explain how Fairtrade helps the producers.