Entries by OFTC Chairperson

Showcase Event : 7pm, 13th May, Holywell Music Room

We are delighted to announce our 2026 showcase event, “Un-fair Trade in Global Supply Chains; and what we can do about it”, in the beautiful Holywell Music Room, the first purpose built concert hall in Europe.  This important event brings together internationally recognised experts and practitioners, each bringing real insight into how supply chains affect […]

Fairtrade gold miners visit – May 2024

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 […]

WFTO calls for ceasefire in Gaza

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.

Stories from Inside the Doughnut – thriving with fair trade

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 […]

Adventures in Chocolate: A Talk and Tasting

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 […]

Remarkable Women in Fair Trade #4

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

Remarkable Women in Fair Trade # 3

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: […]

Remarkable Women in Fair Trade 2023 # 2

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 […]

Remarkable Women in Fair Trade 2023 #1

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