the producers a fair price for the goods and pays a premium which the producer communities can use as they see fit to develop facilities such as clean water, healthcare, education and community projects in their own areas. It is often supposed


IN order to end the scandalous exploitation of producers in developing countries, the Fair Trade Foundation (FTF) has established two main criteria for describing products as fairly traded. The company pays


TEIGNMOUTH FAIRTRADE FRIENDS


that Fairtrade products are more expensive, but our own local research shows that in some cases – specifically bananas and coffee – Fairtrade products are often cheaper. In 2003 FTF was


FAIRTRADE FOURSOME: Pictured from left, Sue Errington, Cllr David Cox, Margaret Sheppard and Bob Kennedy.


formed with the object of securing Fair Trade status for Teignmouth. This was achieved in 2005, and has since been twice renewed. We are hoping to renew our status once more, but urgently need a few more helpers. We participate in


carnivals, run Fairtrade stalls in the Triangle and in Waitrose, and we invite speakers from producer countries


who consistently outline the benefits which Fair Trade has brought to their communities. Education, democracy,


healthcare, an enhanced role for women, housing, improved methods of production and concern for the environment – all are the results of working with Fairtrade, rather than selling to middlemen, whose main concern is profit. With your support


www.teignmouth-devon.gov.uk


support us, or want more information, please call Margaret


the world. If you want to


Sheppard on 01626 870136 or Bob Kennedy on 01626 774052.


we can do so much more for people around


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