Fair trade is an organized social movement which promotes equitable standards for international labor, environmentalism, and social policy in areas related to the production of Fair Trade labeled and unlabeled goods, which may range from handcrafts to agricultural commodities. The movement focuses in particular on exports from developing countries to developed countries.
Fair trade's strategic intent is to deliberately work with marginalized producers and workers in order to help them move from a position of vulnerability to security and economic self-sufficiency. It also aims at empowering them to become stakeholders in their own organizations and actively play a wider role in the global arena to achieve greater equity in international trade.
In 2005, fair trade certified sales were estimated at 1.1 billion Euros worldwide, a 37 % year-to-year increase. In October 2006, over 1.5 million disadvantaged producers worldwide were directly benefiting from fair trade while an additional 5 million benefited from fair trade funded infrastructure and community development projects.
Burning Heart productions presents an innovative documentary by director Lauralee Farrer recounting the story of Tamara Johnston, who devastated by the tragic death of her fiance, attempts to construct a meaningful life by helping women halfway around the world.
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In case I haven't mentioned it before, I just wanted to say I am SO GRATEFUL that you are my friend. Please feel free to stop by, say hello, read my blog (and subscribe if you like!), write a comment, listen to new tunes, or simply just hang out whenever you feel like it. You are always more than welcome!
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Fair Trade Certification empowers farmers and farm workers to lift themselves out of poverty and protect the environment. Check out our page for more info on Fair Trade Certification.
OneWorldTV presents the next installment of our unique series of interviews with those at the forefront of using video as a tool for change.
An Interview with Mark Galloway
International Broadcasting Trust (IBT) director and former Channel 4 Commissioning Editor for education: Mark Galloway talks about the long running and sometimes rocky relationship between the traditional broadcaster and the NGO. Where it has and has not been successful, and what role he thinks new media will play in the changing landscape.
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In solidarity & peace,
Sarah @ Moondrop Clothiers
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