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There
are more than 2 billion people around the world working hard but only
earning less than £1.00 a day (how much did I just pay in
Costastarbucks for my skinny latte?). 70% of them, 1.4 billion live
in rural areas and earn their living from agriculture, producing
commodities we depend on.
These
are some of the poorest people in the world. They produce goods we
depend on but do not share in the wealth of the world. If we can
provide a fair market and give them a fair price for their produce
what a difference that can make.
Over 7
million people - farmers, their families and communities - in 59
countries now benefit from selling their produce to the Fairtrade
market and sales of Fairtrade goods in the UK are now close to £500m.
Fair trade fortnight 2008 evaluation
This year the fairtrade fortnight
events were very successful. There were two new venues as well as our
established supporters. The fortnight coincided with the
International Women World Day of Prayer held at the Baptist Church.
The organisers embraced the fairtrade message wholeheartedly and we
were invited to hold a stall. This was very well supported with both
sales and genuine interest in the philophy of fairtrade.
The final event was a crowded coffee
morning hosted by Janet and Graeme and held at the Salvation Army.
The packed room enjoyed fairtrade drinks and cakes as well as the
opportunity to purchase fairtrade Easter eggs and chocolates. The
fairtrade fortnight was an instigator for Graeme to put in the
application to make The Salvation Army a Fairtrade Church. We wish
them well.
Living on the edge
Mrs Kathan Thanaletchumi, 45 has been a teapicker all her life. Her
husband has had to give up his job due to eyesight problems. In
addition they have been unable to continue paying for their two sons
education. Life is dificult for the family since only mother and
daughter are able to work, however both are very grateful to be
employed by the tea company since it is the difference between the
family suffering poverty and having a reasonable income.
The salt industry has been a fundamental part ot the history of
Droitwich since Roman times, contributing to the health and welfare of
citizens and vizitors to the town. Supporting Fairtrade continues this
tradition in supporting the wider world. By supporting fairtrade in
Droitwich, you too can help to fight poverty and make a world of
difference to producers, their families and their communities.
Droitwich residents are playing their part in fighting poverty by
purchasing Fairtrade products from local superstores, shops and cafes.
Droitwich Steering Group formed in January 2005
Supported by Droitwich Town Council 2006
Supported by Wychavon District Council 2006
Several events took place in Droitwich Town to increase Fairtrade
awareness locally.
Achieved fairtrade status 29th June 2007.
Fairtrade produce stall at Waitrose, one of the many events for
Droiwich Fairtrade during 2006.
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