Fairtrade

Question 1

Define Fairtrade

Answer 1

Trade between people, goverments, countries, and more. Fair meaning that you and your trading partner need to benefit and be equal about it.

Question 2

2 Social Aims of Fairtrade

Answer 2

Help producers in poorer countries achieve better trading conditions
Promote sustainable farming because of the climate change issue

Question 3

When did it start and who is in it

Answer 3

It started in the 1950’s and over 70 countries are part of it

Question 4

Basic Principles of Fairtrade

Answer 4

Opportunities for Disadvantaged producers
Transparency and accountability
Fair Trade Principles
Fair Payment
Ensuring No Child Labour & Forced Labour
Commitment to nondiscrimination, gender equity, and women’s economic empowerment, and freedom association
Ensuring Good Working Conditions
Providing Capacity Building
Promoting Fair Trade
Respect For The Environment

Question 5

Why do we need Fairtrade?

Answer 5

The workers who create the goods, raw materials, etc are often underpaid and work in harsh/horrible working conditions.

Question 6

Examples of Fairtrade items

Answer 6

Banana, Cacao, Coffee, Flowers, Tea, etc