In addition to kicking off Fairtrade Month, it's International Coffee Day! ☕️
While you enjoy your cup of joe, why not read "9 Things You Probably Didn't Know About Fair Trade Coffee (And Were Afraid to Ask!)" by @FairtradeCanada ⬇️
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A significant issue that needs to be addressed and changed in the banana sector is farmers and workers receiving living wages.
Many countries rely on banana production for their economies, but unfortunately, many farmers and workers aren't paid a legal minimum wage.
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Fairtrade farmers are part of the climate solution 🙌 – they're adapting their farming methods to build resilience and keep on growing. 🌱
Here's five ways you can support them 👇 https://t.co/CNrHkoAtnn
Happy World Fair Trade Day! ✨🎉🌎
Today, we celebrate the hard work and dedication of farmers, workers, business, government and day-to-day consumers committed to making trade fair for everyone.
📷 Fairtrade Deutschland / Ilkay Karakurt
This recipe comes from Fair Trade Winnipeg committee member, Maddison. It's her mom's Newfoundland Snowball cookie recipe. If you'd like us to share one of your fave recipes that uses Fairtrade ingredients, send us a message!
5 ways Fairtrade supports workers' rights 👇
✅ secure employment conditions
✅ supporting the right to unionize
✅ strengthen dialogue with employers
✅ enable living wages
✅ increase participation at every level of governance.
#ChooseFairtrade
We're at 465 Stafford Street in Winnipeg again today for the Ten Thousand Villages Spring Market!
Along with our friends at @MCIC_CA, we're sharing about #Fairtrade and the #SDGs! We've even got some free mini chocolates to hand out while you're shopping!
#Ethical#ChooseFair
We're talking #SDG12 and #Fairtrade at the Ten Thousand Villages Pop-Up Shop at 465 Stafford until 8:00 PM tonight and 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM tomorrow! Come say hi 👋 to us and @WpgFairTrade - and get some amazing ethically sourced products. 🗺️
Ten Thousand Villages Brandon is coming to Winnipeg for a Spring Market THIS WEEKEND!
Be sure to stop by and shop the ethically made and sourced goods (and say Hi! 👋 at our table - we'll be there to chat about #Fairtrade)
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The highest-earning 10 per cent of people are responsible for 50 percent of global emissions.
But it’s the communities already facing hardship due to unfair trade who are feeling the worst effects.
We need climate justice now. 🌍 #EarthDay
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Happy 🌍 Day!
Did you know that care for the environment is ingrained in #Fairtrade?
Fairtrade farmers and producers are provided with training and information to be better aware of environmental issues and the impact these have on their lives and crops.
#EarthDay
At Fairtrade, we believe that social justice drives fairness. This is why we strive for a world in which all producers can enjoy secure and sustainable livelihoods, fulfil their potential and decide on their future. #futureisfair#socialjustice
We believe that fair trade is a powerful tool for achieving gender justice and empowering women to create positive change in their communities. Happy International Women's Day
#SheLeadsTheWay#GenderJustice#IWD2023