At University

Trade is a matter of life and death for many of the world’s poorest people.  But the rich and powerful are pursuing trade policies that put profit before the needs of people and the planet.

Choosing to buy Fairtrade Certified products as an individual is an important way to ensure that the people who have made those products are being treated fairly. Raising awareness of the difference Fairtrade can make is also vitally important. Getting the cafes and Uni shops to stock Fairtrade products is a big step towards making a difference to more people. Doing all of this is crucial if Fairtrade is going to have an impact on farmers in the developing world.

Imagine all of the universities in Australasia showing that they were serious about trading fairly and putting an end to poverty by getting Fair Trade Status. Not only would this make a massive difference to the Fairtrade farmers and their communities, it would also show the Australian and New Zealand Governments that it is time to put an end to unfair world trade. 

(Photo Credit: image from www.peopleandplanet.org)