Fairtrade Fortnight 2017 - It's time to put Fairtrade in your break!
Fairtrade Fortnight 2017 runs from Monday 27th February to Sunday 12th March.
The food on our tables, the tea and coffee in our mugs, all from farmers who toil, sweat and slog.
However hard they work to provide the things we depend on, millions of farmers in developing countries aren’t paid what they deserve. It’s not a new problem.
We need to amplify the voices of marginalised producers as much as ever in 2017.
When we come together we can change the way people think about trade and the products on our shelves - the Fairtrade movement is made up of ordinary people doing extraordinary things in their communities for Fairtrade.
Your actions help shoppers to make choices that change the lives of farmers and workers.
The new Fairtrade video "Don't Feed Exploitation" can be viewed here
The food on our tables, the tea and coffee in our mugs, all from farmers who toil, sweat and slog.
However hard they work to provide the things we depend on, millions of farmers in developing countries aren’t paid what they deserve. It’s not a new problem.
We need to amplify the voices of marginalised producers as much as ever in 2017.
When we come together we can change the way people think about trade and the products on our shelves - the Fairtrade movement is made up of ordinary people doing extraordinary things in their communities for Fairtrade.
Your actions help shoppers to make choices that change the lives of farmers and workers.
The new Fairtrade video "Don't Feed Exploitation" can be viewed here
Resources
Fairtrade Fortnight 2017 Action Guide
The Action Guide contains everything you need to know about Fairtrade Fortnight 2017, including case studies and producer stories, as well as resources and ideas for activities and events. It's the perfect place to start!
Full of ideas for making breakfast count in your community, as well as inspiring stories about how Fairtrade makes a difference for farmers and workers.
To download, click here
The Action Guide contains everything you need to know about Fairtrade Fortnight 2017, including case studies and producer stories, as well as resources and ideas for activities and events. It's the perfect place to start!
Full of ideas for making breakfast count in your community, as well as inspiring stories about how Fairtrade makes a difference for farmers and workers.
To download, click here
Fairtrade Posters
We've got a range of posters you can download and print - they're all in PDF format
We've got a range of posters you can download and print - they're all in PDF format
Events in Bury during Fairtrade Fortnight
Bury Fairtrade have teamed up with local businesses, community groups and some of the best known names in ethical shopping to ensure Fairtrade Fortnight gets local consumers thinking about how their food is produced, with the message: Don't Feed Exploitation - Buy Fairtrade!
Bury Oxfam
Oxfam in Bury have reduced their entire range of Fairtrade goods by a whopping 20% until March 12th
Millgate Centre
They will be hosting an information stand with free tastings on March 11th including chocolate from Divine and the Co-operative, snacks from Liberation Nuts and Tropical Wholefoods.
Gronn Hair Salon
Help celebrate Gronn's first birthday with a tasty Fairtrade morning on March 10th.
All Fortnight
Displays at several locations, including the Town Hall, and the Mosses Centre.
Bury Metropolitan Borough Council
Council display screens will be publicising the council’s support for Bury as one of the UK’s Fairtrade Towns.
Faith Groups
Faith groups throughout Bury will be holding coffee mornings and sales of Fairtrade goods. If you are organising an event, please let us know. Find out more at http://www.fairtrade.org.uk/en/get-involved/in-your-community/faith-groups
Schools and Colleges
Schools and colleges will be focusing on Fairtrade at assemblies and in lessons - some using new materials being produced by the Fairtrade Foundation. Find out more at http://www.fairtrade.org.uk/en/get-involved/in-your-community/schools
Looks like it’s going to be even better than last year – hope you can join us!
Bury Oxfam
Oxfam in Bury have reduced their entire range of Fairtrade goods by a whopping 20% until March 12th
Millgate Centre
They will be hosting an information stand with free tastings on March 11th including chocolate from Divine and the Co-operative, snacks from Liberation Nuts and Tropical Wholefoods.
Gronn Hair Salon
Help celebrate Gronn's first birthday with a tasty Fairtrade morning on March 10th.
All Fortnight
Displays at several locations, including the Town Hall, and the Mosses Centre.
Bury Metropolitan Borough Council
Council display screens will be publicising the council’s support for Bury as one of the UK’s Fairtrade Towns.
Faith Groups
Faith groups throughout Bury will be holding coffee mornings and sales of Fairtrade goods. If you are organising an event, please let us know. Find out more at http://www.fairtrade.org.uk/en/get-involved/in-your-community/faith-groups
Schools and Colleges
Schools and colleges will be focusing on Fairtrade at assemblies and in lessons - some using new materials being produced by the Fairtrade Foundation. Find out more at http://www.fairtrade.org.uk/en/get-involved/in-your-community/schools
Looks like it’s going to be even better than last year – hope you can join us!
