A bit about Fairtrade

Millions of farmers in developing countries depend on selling their crops to survive but when prices drop it can spell disaster. If farmers earn less than it costs to run their farm, they face real hardship.

Fairtrade makes sure that farmers and producer organisations get a fair and stable price for their products to help them support their families and invest in a better future. Small farmers join together and form cooperatives which can make them stronger as a group and help them get a better price for their products.

Fairtrade standards mean protecting the natural environment by reducing the amount of chemicals used, conserving water and producing less waste.

If you see products carrying the FAIRTRADE Mark you can be sure that the farmers received a fair price in line with international Fairtrade standards.

Visit http://schools.fairtrade.org.uk to see what your school can do to support Fairtrade.