The human price of gold
17 Jun 2013 17:50
In a consumer-driven world, gold is one of our most loved and valuable products. But do we know the real price paid to produce it? The Fairtrade Foundation’s Amy Ross explains why, just as with tea and coffee, we must demand the FAIRTRADE Mark on gold.
Here comes the G8 summit - score cards at the ready
14 Jun 2013 17:17
One of the strange things about big international summits is that most of the work takes place in advance, says Tim Aldred, Head of Policy and Research, Fairtrade Foundation.
In Malawi, trade is making the difference on food security
14 Jun 2013 12:57
This week the world’s most powerful G8 leaders are meeting to discuss issues including plans to tackle poverty and child mortality in Africa. Here Frank Olok, Network Coordinator of Malawi Fairtrade Network, explains the impact Fairtrade is having on poverty in Malawi.
How controversial can a solution to food security be?
12 Jun 2013 16:42
At David Cameron’s Hunger Summit on Saturday, another three African nations signed up to the G8’s controversial flagship New Alliance for Food Security & Nutrition, an initiative that, according to its own hype, aims to raise 50 million people out of poverty by 2022 whilst contributing to global food and nutrition security.
You can’t really argue with the noble ambition in itself. How this goal is to be achieved is the controversial part, writes Barbara Crowther, Director of Policy and Public Affairs, Fairtrade Foundation.
We can end global hunger IF we make the G8 listen
5 Jun 2013 14:11
There is enough food in the world for everyone, yet 1 in 8 people do not have enough food to eat. The Fairtrade Foundation is a member of the 200-strong NGO coalition calling on G8 leaders to end global hunger. Rebecca Turner, Fairtrade’s Supporter Campaigns Manager, is calling on Fairtrade supporters to add their voice to the protest this weekend.
Smallholder farmers recognised as key to global food security
5 Jun 2013 12:58
by Tim Aldred, Fairtrade Foundation’s Head of Policy and Research.
The International Development Committee released a new report on global food security yesterday (4 June), with new recommendations for government strategy on securing food supplies for the future. The good news is - smallholders are recognised as key to global food security.
Making connections with Fairtrade cotton
17 May 2013 19:13
How can Fairtrade cotton bring together a Premier League football club, a 14-year-old Malawian, a new web platform and a Fairtrade cotton clothing company? Kate Jones, Education Campaigns Manager at the Fairtrade Foundation explains.
Enough with the politics: make trade fair
11 May 2013 9:00
Today, Saturday 11 May, is World Fair Trade Day and Michael Gidney, Chief Executive of the Fairtrade Foundation, has a strong message for world leaders: ‘Enough of the politics: make trade fair!’
Taking Make Food Fair to Number 10
10 May 2013 17:41
by Martine Parry, Fairtrade Foundation Media Manager.
Yesterday, on a sunny but very blustery morning we stood outside Number 10 Downing Street in London. We went there to hand in our Make Food Fair petition, calling on David Cameron to show leadership at the G8 by putting smallholder farmers firmly at the top of his agenda.
Fashion brands and consumers must take responsibility
25 Apr 2013 16:50
Yesterday’s tragic building collapse in Bangladesh reinforces why fashion brands and consumers must take responsibility in their buying says Aimee MacPherson from People Tree.
