Fairtrade's vision is 'of a world in which justice and sustainable development are at the heart of trade structures and practices so that everyone, through their work, can maintain a decent and dignified livelihood and develop their full potential'
For more information about the organisation go to www.fairtrade.org.uk
Is this all bananas?
Ecuador, a poor country in South America, is the world’s biggest exporter of bananas but workers there are exploited by the wealthy plantation owners. They are paid only 1.90 euros a day and work in unhealthy conditions which can damage their health. People in European supermarkets are often not aware of this when they choose their bananas.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mrp7FpJGyqw
Please post your comments on this blog. Try to include the following:
- your thoughts about the Los Alamos film
- look at the food in your kitchen - where does it originate from? Where are your bananas from? Does any of your food have a fair trade symbol?
- what does your family think about buying fair trade products?