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World Fairtrade Day - 10th May 2019Reading Fairtrade is delighted to announce that we will be marking World Fairtrade Day on Friday 10th May with a panel discussion with some of the most influential speakers on Fairtrade issues.
We will be welcoming: Erinch Sahan Chief Executive, World Fair Trade Organisation Cathy Pawson Co-founder, Zaytoun The event will be chaired by Laura Cave from the BAFTS-Fair Trade Network UK Taking place @ RISC Reading, 35-39 London Street RG1 4PS Reading Film Theatre will also be holding a special Fairtrade-themed screening of Tigers on May 9th as part of the World Fairtrade Day celebrations at the University of Reading, Palmer Building.
More information and tickets available at www.readingfilmtheatre.co.uk/events/tigers |
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Fairtrade Fortnight 2019The focus for Fairtrade Fortnight this year is a Living Income for producer communities, supported by the #SheDeserves Campaign.
Our first main event takes place on 27th February and will explore 'Trade, Power & Poverty after Brexit' (Link to Facebook Event). Nick Dearden, Director of Global Justice Now UK will discuss the impact Brexit may have on trade justice and argue for a system that puts people and the planet before profits. Our second main event takes place on 8th March; RISC are delighted to be able to welcome Heather Masoud, founder of Zaytoun for a celebration of Palestinian Women. Heather will talk about the impact of Fairtrade on Palestinian women producers. If that's not enough, there will also be:
Facebook Event here! 
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University of Reading retains Fairtrade University StatusThe University of Reading has successfully renewed it's status as a Fairtrade University for 2018-19. The University of Reading is proud to have recommitted itself to the values of Fairtrade, and will strive to further improve the range of Fairtrade products available on our campuses.
The University of Reading has pledged to be a Fairtrade University and has made the the following five commitments:
For more information on the University of Reading's Fairtrade efforts, please visit: University of Reading - Sustainability - Fairtrade |
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Fairtrade Fortnight 2019 - She Deserves £1.86
For two weeks each year, thousands of individuals, companies and groups across the UK come together to celebrate the people who grow our food, people who live in some of the poorest countries in the world and who are often exploited and badly paid. This year we are focusing on the people – in particular the women – who grow the cocoa in the chocolate we love so much.
£1.86 is the amount a cocoa farmer in West Africa needs to earn each day in order to achieve a living income. Currently, a typical cocoa farmer in Cote d’Ivoire lives on around 74p a day. Almost all cocoa farmers in West Africa live in poverty.
For the women the situation is even worse. They may plant and harvest on the farm, look after children, carry water, collect wood, cook and clean for the family, and transport the cocoa beans to market but often with fewer rights than men.
Check out the News & Events and Fairtrade Fortnight pages for more details on this year's campaign, and events taking place in Reading in 2019.
£1.86 is the amount a cocoa farmer in West Africa needs to earn each day in order to achieve a living income. Currently, a typical cocoa farmer in Cote d’Ivoire lives on around 74p a day. Almost all cocoa farmers in West Africa live in poverty.
For the women the situation is even worse. They may plant and harvest on the farm, look after children, carry water, collect wood, cook and clean for the family, and transport the cocoa beans to market but often with fewer rights than men.
Check out the News & Events and Fairtrade Fortnight pages for more details on this year's campaign, and events taking place in Reading in 2019.
Reading Fairtrade 2019 Events Announced
2019 sees a range of Fairtrade-friendly events in Reading throughout the year. From a Fashion Show at the Reading International Festival to a Fairtrade inspired Panel Discussion for World Fairtrade Day in May.
However, first up is Fairtrade Fortnight 2019!
For two weeks each year, Fairtrade Fortnight celebrates the people who live in some of the poorest countries in the world, who are often exploited and badly paid. This year, Fairtrade Foundation is focusing on the people – in particular the women – who grow the cocoa in the chocolate we love so much.
A couple of highlights of what we have planned for Reading Fortnight include:
Check out the Fairtrade Fortnight 2019 page for more details on events in Reading!
However, first up is Fairtrade Fortnight 2019!
For two weeks each year, Fairtrade Fortnight celebrates the people who live in some of the poorest countries in the world, who are often exploited and badly paid. This year, Fairtrade Foundation is focusing on the people – in particular the women – who grow the cocoa in the chocolate we love so much.
A couple of highlights of what we have planned for Reading Fortnight include:
- Nick Dearden, Director of Global Justice Now UK discusses "Trade, Power & Poverty after Brexit" on 27th of February
- Join us on Friday 8th of March for a celebration of Palestinian Women with Heather Masoud, founder of Zaytoun
Check out the Fairtrade Fortnight 2019 page for more details on events in Reading!
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Fairtrade Fortnight 2018
In 2018, there were over 20 events and exhibitions taking place around Reading during Fairtrade fortnight.
Three main events highlighted two campaigns; the first was the UK's Trade Bill after Brexit and how this may affect the Global South. Emile Schultze from Traidcraft Exchange spoke at the University of Reading and RISC on 28th February. Mark Dearn from War On Want talked at RISC on 2nd March.
The second campaign was to highlight the effect of mining metals used to manufacture our technology that fuels exploitation and conflict in the Congo. Activist and TED speaker Bandi Mbubi promoted Fairtrade mobile phones and tech with talks at the University of Reading and RISC on 9th March.
Three main events highlighted two campaigns; the first was the UK's Trade Bill after Brexit and how this may affect the Global South. Emile Schultze from Traidcraft Exchange spoke at the University of Reading and RISC on 28th February. Mark Dearn from War On Want talked at RISC on 2nd March.
The second campaign was to highlight the effect of mining metals used to manufacture our technology that fuels exploitation and conflict in the Congo. Activist and TED speaker Bandi Mbubi promoted Fairtrade mobile phones and tech with talks at the University of Reading and RISC on 9th March.
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