Munchachos – Fairtrade Fortnight

Munchachos Healthy Snacks Children: Fair-trade Fortnight She Deserves

What is Fairtrade?

Fairtrade is trade between companies in developed countries and producers developing countries in which fair prices are paid to the producers. Supporters believe it to be a simple way to make a difference to the lives of the people who grow things we love.

What is Fairtrade Fortnight?

Munchachos Healthy Snacks Children: Fair-trade Fortnight She Deserves To Learn — Faitrade Fortnight Poster

Fairtrade Fortnight is an annual campaign that takes place every year to promote and celebrate Fairtrade products. This year the Fortnight runs from 25^th February to 10^th March. This year, Fairtrade Fortnight will focus on cocoa and cocoa farmers. Did you know that a large portion of the world’s cocoa is grown in West Africa?

Many farmers are underpaid and exploited and can’t earn enough to afford the basics that we take for granted. This is why Fairtrade Fortnight will stand up for their rights and give them a voice.

How Did Fairtrade Fortnight Start ?

Fairtrade Fortnight began in Edinburgh in 1997 and is now celebrated in a number of countries around the world including Canada, Australia and New Zealand. There are 4,500 Fairtrade Labelled products available for sale from food and drink to homeware and fashion.

This year, Fairtrade Fortnight runs from 25 February to 10 March

Fairtrade Foundation has created a Schools Action Guide so that you too can celebrate your commitment to Fairtrade products and also support the rights of the farmers who harvest the cocoa to create the chocolate we love so much! You could bake with Fairtrade chocolate or organise an assembly!

Why not let us know what you’ve done? Email your pics to hello@munchachos.com if your school is involved in Fairtrade Fortnight 2019.

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