It’s Fairtrade Fortnight again – 23rd February to 7th March – and two “Big Brew” Events have been arranged for Banbury.
I had not realised that the Fairtrade Fortnight was a NFWI current campaign and neither had I realised that the NFWI was a founder member of the Fairtrade Foundation in 1992.
I had known that the Fairtrade Foundation came into being to help improve the lives of farmers, workers and their families in far-flung countries, get a fairer deal for their poverty driven existence, be more in charge of the future and strive to end the poverty of that future.
Here’s a quote from – theWI INSPIRINGWOMEN Page for Fairtrade Fortnight –
“During Fairtrade Fortnight (24 February – 9 March) campaigners up and down the country celebrate the difference Fairtrade makes to the lives of farmers who grow the products we enjoy in the UK. Fairtrade is about better prices, decent working conditions, local sustainability and fair terms.
This year’s event will see the launch of a dedicated campaign aiming to bring about a landmark change in the banana industry. In the last 10 years, a bitter price war has seen the UK supermarket sector almost halve the shelf price of loose bananas while the cost of producing them has doubled. This is trapping many of the farmers and workers who grow them in poverty. Whilst Fairtrade provides a vital safety net for some banana farmers and workers, many still suffer. The WI is backing the campaign for change.
To campaign in your community this Fairtrade Fortnight, click below for all the resources you’ll need (campaign guides, leaflets, t-shirts etc):
Click here for all the resources you need.
And don’t forget to sign the petition and support Fairtrade Fortnight on Facebook and Twitter.
– See more at: http://www.thewi.org.uk/campaigns/news-and-events/current-news-and-events/current-campaigns-and-initiatives/fairtrade/fairtrade-fortnight#sthash.bXvqzVrS.dpuf”
Reading through this page I clicked “here for all the resources you need” and “And don’t forget to sign the petition and support Fairtrade Fortnight on Facebook and Twitter.” – well I did, only to find the relevant links not available. May I suggest you go onto Facebook and Twitter and search for the Fairtrade Fortnight Page on both sites and find the resources and petition….
Fairtrade Fortnight in Banbury – 23rd February to 7th March 2015:
Big Brew Events:
Thursday, 5th March: – 10 – 12pm – the Whistling Kettle on Market Place for Fairtrade Tea and Coffee
Saturday, 7th March: 11 – 1pm – The Community Action Group at Marlborough Road Methodist Church Hall for Fairtrade Tea and Coffee plus eco material to view and community members recyclable items to give away.
Margaret Halstead
And here’s a Fairtrade Fortnight Poster for: The Whistling Kettle “Big Brew” Event on Thursday, 5th March 2015 –
Fairtrade Fortnight “Big Brew” Event at The Whistling Kettle on Thursday, 5th March at 10 – 12pm