World Fair Trade Day

Posted by Anthony, May 14, 2011

Today millions of small producers, artisans, farmers and small-hold manufacturers, Fair Trade producers, traders and consumers will celebrate World Fair Trade Day.

With more than a third of the worlds’s population living in poverty we still think now is the time more than ever to support fair trade. The global crisis confirms the need for fair and sustainable economy locally and globally, and for trade to deliver sustainable livelihoods and development opportunities to small producers.

At bibico we have seen this first hand. We have seen the producers we work with grow substantially thanks to the partnership we have developed with them and the willinginess for our customers to support fair trade. This growth has a ripple effect and does not only enhance the lives of the people working in the cooperatives but it also benefits their families and the communities in which they live in.

While some people don’t support this idea we feel Fair Trade is an effective and efficient response to poverty and contributes to a fair and sustainable economy locally and globally.

The theme to this years World Fair Trade Day 2011 is

“TRADE FOR PEOPLE – Fair Trade your world”

*“The theme encompasses the strong belief in the need to put people and the environment at the heart of trade and consumption, Trade for people means trade for sustainable development of local communities. More than half a century of Fair Trade has proven that trade can be a most efficient tool for poverty alleviation, trade can change lives and communities.

Fair Trade your world stands for private consumers to include Fair Trade in their shopping bag, for business to include Fair Trade in their supply and offices, for local authorities and national governments to include Fair Trade in public procurement in a strive for responsible consumption.” (wfto)
So make sure you get involved with fair trade today. Whether it be buying fair trade clothing, drinking a fair trade coffee or attending a world fair trade event.

To find out about a event going on near you take a look at the wfto website.

Lastly to show your support for World Fair Trade Day you can WFTDAY11 declaration here….
Have a great day!!!