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What is Fair Trade?•Type of trading partnership

•Farmers and workers in developing countries are guaranteed fair compensation for their products and labour

•Provides sustainable environmental conditions

•Farmers and workers work together in a democratic co-operative

What impact does Fair Trade have?

•Stimulates investment in local economic infrastructure in developing countries

•Creates sustainable livelihoods for workers and farmers

•Allows access to health care and education

•Most importantly, it empowers farmers and workers with more control over their lives.

"Thanks to Fair trade, we will not die of hunger. We will not lose our land. Our children can attend

school. I want to send thanks to all of the churches that purchase our coffee. Thanks to you, we have a

seed of hope in our lives."

-- Jose Luis Castillo Vasquez, member of the Equal Exchange-supported Las Colinas cooperative, El

Salvador

What are the general standards for a product to be certified “Fair Trade?”

•Must be imported as directly as possibly

•Must provide a fair price

•Importer must adhere to a long-term commitment with the Fair Trade cooperative

•Cooperatives must abide by certain environmental standards

How do I know if an item is Fair Trade certified?

•All Fair Trade certified products will be marked with this symbol:

How can I make a difference?

•Simply buying Fair Trade products is a way you can help to effectively alleviate poverty.

•By making the change to Fair Trade products, you can have a direct impact in improving the lives of others.

What are some examples of Fair Trade products I can buy?

Bananas, chocolate, cotton & clothing, and coffee are all examples of Fair Trade certified products.

Where can I buy Fair Trade products on campus?

•The Marketplace in CAW centre

•William’s Pub in Leddy Library

For more information visit www.transfair.ca

www.uwindsor.ewb.ca

The Fair Trade movement is growing as people realize that they

can help alleviate poverty and protect the environment by

choosing Fair Trade products. -- Robert Alan