What is Fairtrade?
Fair Trade is a trading partnership, based on dialogue, transparency and respect, which seeks greater equity in international trade. It contributes to sustainable development by offering better trading conditions to, and securing the rights of, marginalised producers and workers - especially in the South.
Fair Trade organisations (backed by consumers) are engaged actively in supporting producers, awareness raising and in campaigning for changes in the rules and practices of conventional international trade.
This definition is part of the 'FINE' Definition.
For more details about Fairtrade, click here.
Croydon - London's First Fairtrade Borough
Despite the growth in Fairtrade sales, the majority of commodity trading still uses conventional methods. There is an ongoing need to raise awareness about the Fairtrade alternative that is now available on almost 1000 products. The Fairtrade Foundation has set a challenge to villages, towns, London boroughs and cities to meet various objectives to encourage greater knowledge about, and use of, Fairtrade products. Croydon became the first London Borough to meet the objectives and achieve Fairtrade status in March 2003.
For more details about what and how this was achieved click here.
Croydon's Fairtrade Network - a chance to get involved
The Network came together in March 2002 to move forward the Local Fairtrade Borough Campaign. It is comprised of an informal steering group and wider support membership which together aim 'to raise awareness of Fairtrade and encourage action through information sharing and events'. Although Fairtrade status was achieved in Croydon in 2003, the Network continues to raise awareness and encourage people to engage with Fairtrade and the associated issues.
To find out more about the Network and how you can get involved click here.
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