Fairtrade Learning Objectives: Understanding what Fairtrade is Understanding how Fairtrade is linked to the Sustainable Development Goals

Global Goals & Articles Goal 2: Zero Hunger Goal 8: Decent Work & Economic Growth Goal 12: Responsible Consumption Article 32 (child labour) Governments must protect children from work that is dangerous or might harm their health or education. Article 6 (survival and development) Every child has the right to life. Article 24 (health and health services) Every child has the right to the best possible health. Governments must provide good quality health care, clean water, nutritious food and a clean environment

What is Fairtrade? The Definition Fair trade is when producers in developing countries are paid a fair price for their work, by companies in developed countries. It's when the price we pay for products gives enough to producers for them to afford life's essentials - like food, education and healthcare. It is based on partnership, which means that the interests of farmers and workers are just as important as other commercial considerations. It also represents a solution to poverty and a model for development. https://schools.fairtrade.org.uk/resource/make-bananas-fair-a-film-for-schools/ Fair Trade has grown enormously since the 1980s. There are lots of organisations throughout the world who share the same mission and philosophy as Traidcraft. We call ourselves Fair Trade Organisations (FTOs) and often work together. Traidcraft is a member of two larger membership organisations. The European Fair Trade Association (EFTA), which is a group of like-minded FTOs in Europe, collaborating in product development, purchasing and a whole range of other things. The World Fair Organisation (WFTO), which is a larger global membership body of FTOs and importantly includes membership in the global South – in other words producers from Africa, Central and Latin America and Asia who are seeking to benefit from Fair Trade.

What does Fairtrade do? Fairtrade is done by changing the way trade works through better prices, decent working conditions and a fair deal for farmers and workers in developing countries. Fairtrade sets standards: Fairtrade Standards social, economic and environmental standards that are set for both companies and the farmers and workers who grow the food we love. E.g. For farmers and workers the standards include protection of workers’ rights and the environment, for companies they include the payment of the Fairtrade Minimum Price and an additional Fairtrade Premium to invest in business or community projects of the community’s choice. Fairtrade certifies products and ingredients: We independently check that our standards have been met by the farmers, workers and companies that are part of products’ supply chains. Working with businesses, consumers and campaigners. Farmers and workers have an equal say in everything we do. Empowerment is at the core of Fairtrade. Aim to provide a world where producers can enjoy secure and sustainable livelihoods, fulfil their potential and decide on their future. The Fairtrade Mark Companies can choose to source only one ingredient on Fairtrade terms for their ranges, in which case products may carry this Mark Fairtrade sourcing program mark Fairtrade works with companies’ own schemes: Shopper demand has driven companies to start thinking about sustainability. When considering whether to partner in some way with a business-own sustainability scheme, Fairtrade compares the way the scheme works to a set of core Fairtrade principles. This is to ensure we only work with schemes that share our values. These principles are at the heart of Fairtrade’s mission and activities, and include ensuring that producers are paid a fair price, working to support strong, flourishing producer organisations and enabling democratic decision-making by farmers and workers on their business and community development. Fairtrade works directly with producers: With our Fairtrade partners in origin we work on specific issues, from Bolivian coffee farmers tackling the plant diseases linked to climate change, to cocoa-growing communities creating a women’s leadership school in Côte d’Ivoire.

Key Principles of Fair Trade Trading practices are fair and not one-sided. Prices paid are fair and sufficient for producers and workers to earn more than enough to meet their day-to-day needs. Payments are often made in advance to ensure the supplier can fulfil orders. Producers and workers have a voice, whether organised into groups or involved in workplaces where there is freedom of association. Safe working conditions, non-discrimination and welfare of children.

Banana Split Activity You will be split into groups. Each person in the group will be given a role: Workers, Plantation Owners, Shippers, Importer, Retailer A banana from Cameroon gets sold in a UK supermarket for 15p – how much should each person in the supply chain get of this money? Decide in your groups and fill in the worksheets with your answers. Banana Split Game Create activity worksheet for banana split game The class is split into groups, each person in the group has a particular role within the supply chain of a banana (e.g. worker, owner, supermarket etc – as seen in the diagram around) They must decide within the group what amount of money they think they should get and why Each group then presents to the class They will be shown the actual split of money after Discuss and reflect.