We’re delighted to help host members of the Peruvian Fairtrade gold co-operative CECOMSAP to the UK. The delegation will be in London on 29th May and Oxford on the 30th May. If you’d like to meet them while they’re here please contact chairoftc@gmail.com. You can find out more about the Co-op in this video (which […]
Thank you to the Lord Mayor of Oxford Councillor Lubna Arshad for celebrating the city’s support for Fair Trade on World Fair Trade Day
Read more 0n their website. Many WFTO producers are based in Palestine and Israel. Conscious of their friends and colleagues and for the sake of all concerned WFTO are adding their voices to those around the world calling for a ceasefire.
A conversation with Erinch Sahan (formerly with Oxfam and the World Fair Trade Organisation, now with the Doughnut Economics Action Lab) hosted by the Oxford Fair Trade Coalition. The conversation will be followed by Q & A and Fair Trade refreshments. 6.00 pm Wednesday 15 November 2023, Lady Margaret Hall, Norham Gardens, Oxford OX2 6QA Let […]
Hear about a recent visit to Fairtrade cocoa producers in Ghana and sample Fairtrade chocolate from Ghana, UK and France. In March, CCOW’s director visited Fairtrade cocoa producers in Ghana. Hear what she learned about the positive difference Fairtrade has made and the challenges the Fairtrade system faces. And taste some wonderful Fairtrade chocolate! An […]
The last piece in our jigsaw. Here are insights from 4 more remarkable women in fair trade from around the world: Aderina, Ana, Antonia and Sagrario. Read their stories here: https://www.oxfairtrade.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Remarkable-women.pdf
Mitra Bali has been participating actively in Bali’s economic development since 1993. One of Bali’s great sources of potential is the skill of its craftsmen and women. All too often, however, the craft producers are exploited by middlemen and have no idea where their products have been sold or at what price. Read their stories: […]
The Undugu Society of Kenya was established in 1973 by the late Father Arnold Gol to assist children living and working on the streets of Nairobi. These days it focuses on Rescue, Rehabilitation and Re-Integration of children and youth as well as the socio-economic empowerment of poor communities throughout the country. Read their stories: https://www.oxfairtrade.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Undungu-Fair-Trade.pdf […]
Creative Handicrafts, Mumbai, India, began in 1984: the inspiration of Sister Isabel Martin who started the work with just 2 women. Since then it has evolved into a Fair Trade Organisation, independent, non-religious, non-profit, cooperative, aiming to change the world one woman at a time. Read their stories: https://www.oxfairtrade.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Creative-Handicrafts.pdf
We’re delighted to welcome Paul Irwin-Rhodes, Head of Sustainability at Greggs, to Oxford on 22nd February (5pm) to kick off Fair Trade Fortnight early. Paul will be telling us about Greggs and their journey and reasons for adopting Fairtrade and sustainable products followed by a discussion and a chance to ask questions. The event will […]