If you haven't heard about Trade Aid you're missing out big time! But thats why I'm here, to fill you in on the best of the best ;)
Fair trade is a trading partnership, based on dialogue, transparency and respect, that seeks greater equity in international trade. It contributes to sustainable development by offering better trading conditions to, and securing the rights of, marginalised producers and workers – especially in the South.
They stand for everything I believe in and also have the most wonderous wee things... the chocolate (this makes Cadbury taste BLAND! Its the best chocolate your teeth will ever sink into), different flavoured coffee beans, bamboo light shades, uniquely painted incence burners, books, diaries,... and the list goes on. ALL hand made with love. I don't know about you but I would rather buy something that slaves didn't make... Makes the heart fuzzy ~:)
A fair price in the regional or local context is one that has been agreed through dialogue and participation. It covers not only the costs of production but enables production which is socially just and environmentally sound. It provides fair pay to the producers and takes into account the principle of equal pay for equal work by women and men. Fair Traders ensure prompt payment to their partners and, whenever possible, help producers with access to pre-harvest or pre-production financing.
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Kisses to Trade Aid for making a positive change to the World xxx
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