On January 23-36, 2019, Mr. Donardo Angeles-Preda ProfairTrade Producer’s Development Officer awarded the cheques amounting to Php 201, 290.00 ( Euro 3,356.55) to 26 mango Farmers : 10 from Banas 1 Women’s Association, Toril,Dacao City; 10 from Panabo Mango Famers Group, New Visayas, Panabo City and 6 from Kapalaong-Asunciuon Group, Kapalong Davao del Norte: There […]
Mango Farmers in Davao received Fair Trade Premium
January 29th, 2019 | Comments Off on Mango Farmers in Davao received Fair Trade Premium »Malongo Atelier Barista offers fair-trade coffee and teas
January 9th, 2019 | Comments Off on Malongo Atelier Barista offers fair-trade coffee and teas »Coffee lovers rejoice! A stylish and vibrant coffee spot opens Friday, December 14 in BGC. Located at One Bonifacio in BGC, the Malongo Atelier Barista highlights French heritage, delectable coffee from various countries, and a commitment to eco-consciousness. Filipinos have a deep affinity for coffee. Heck, some people even claim that they can’t function before […]
What Exactly Is Fair Trade, And Why Should We Care?
January 9th, 2019 | Comments Off on What Exactly Is Fair Trade, And Why Should We Care? »Everyone’s heard the term Fair Trade. The words conjure images of coffee, chocolate and happy farmers with fresh produce advertised on a product. Most consumers have an idea that Fair Trade products are probably a good choice, but maybe they’re not sure exactly why. And with 86% of millennials looking for responsibly sourced products, Fair Trade seems […]
South Ayrshire a Fairtrade Zone
January 9th, 2019 | Comments Off on South Ayrshire a Fairtrade Zone »South Ayrshire is now officially a Fairtrade Zone after being awarded the status by the Fairtrade Foundation. Fairtrade is about better prices, decent working conditions, local sustainability, and fair terms of trade for farmers and workers in the developing world, and South Ayrshire Council has supported the Fairtrade movement since 2004 (Ayr was awarded Fairtrade […]
Fair-Trade can reduce mass migration
October 11th, 2018 | Comments Off on Fair-Trade can reduce mass migration »Fair-Trade can reduce mass migration. Fr. Shay Cullen Thousands of migrants are risking their lives trying to cross the Mediterranean Sea to reach the mainland of Europe in a frantic bid to escape the poverty and hunger and war in their homelands. There have been 1,300 deaths in April alone, making it the deadliest month […]
