“We try to cope with the effects of climate change, for example, (we) have been receiving training on good agricultural practices, such as intercropping our coffee farms with other crops, which are a source of income and also a source of food. "
Zeddy Rotich, member of Kabngetuny Women in Coffee.
News and Features
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Fairtrade Women’s Voice in Cocoa
Article posted: 11 Mar 2021
Fairtrade was started to challenge the power imbalances of global trade, which also meant addressing gender inequities. When women earn their own income and have a voice, they can make decisions that ...
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How do we go from challenging gender inequality to making sure women are truly included?
Article posted: 10 Mar 2021
Here are five insights from the experiences of Fairtrade women farmers and workers, which are relevant to making progress on women’s inclusion in global trade.
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#FairtradeTogether – 2020 is over, but Fairtrade’s support to producers and workers during the ongoing pandemic is not.
Article posted: 9 Mar 2021
In most parts of the world, COVID-19 has now been part of our day-to-day for almost a year. It can be easy to forget, but this is also the case for millions of farmers and workers. Here is an ...
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‘However long the night, the dawn will break.’ And more advice from the women at Fairtrade
Article posted: 8 Mar 2021
Today, we had a chat with three women who have a key role at Fairtrade leadership. We wanted to learn what challenges they see ahead, how Fairtrade makes a difference, and lastly what advice they had
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Connecting the dots between Fairtrade, the environment, and climate
Article posted: 1 Mar 2021
Whereas climate and the environment might not be the first two things that spring to your mind when it comes to our work, there are several activities we drive globally on these areas in ...
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Gender Leadership School graduates train their communities
Article posted: 15 Feb 2021
Gender Leadership School graduates train their communities
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Fairtrade Enhances Women’s Rights and Well-Being on Ecuador’s Flower Farms
Article posted: 10 Feb 2021
The study shows that Fairtrade “bolsters the well-being and rights of female workers in and beyond the workplace.” But in many cases there is still a long way to go until women are fully empowered.
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Watch now: Fairtrade Banana Talks – Resilience and Fairness in times of COVID-19
Article posted: 29 Jan 2021
On 19 January, we gathered different actors across banana supply chains to discuss what are the main challenges and risks producers are facing.
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What do new shoes, new houses and new wheelbarrows have in common?
Article posted: 18 Jan 2021
Fairtrade Premium funds improve the lives and livelihoods of sugar growing communities in Eswatini. From new homes, to wheelbarrows and shoes for children.
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Five reasons why Fairtrade is the global movement for trade justice
Article posted: 15 Jan 2021
We believe trade justice is critical and therefore drive efforts, together with actors across the world, to make it happen. Here are five reasons (among many) why Fairtrade is a global movement for ...
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