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A Grassroots Movement for Change
Campaigning for Fair Trade in Scotland can be traced back to the 1970s, along with solidarity trade championed by Traidcraft, and faith-based communities. The aim was to establish an alternative economic model to support the most marginalised people around the world. Campaign Coffee Scotland was born. The 1980s saw the arrival of the One World Shop, Greencity Wholefoods and Equal Exchange – the pioneers of Fair Trade in Scotland.
Find out about the global development of Fair Trade. Read about the history of Fairtrade.
Jump forward to today and Scotland continues as a Fair Trade Nation, 12 years after first receiving the status. The Fairtrade Foundation is asking us to Do It Fair, and the World Fair Trade Organization is leading a #Business Revolution.
Scotland is committed to fair and sustainable trade, with campaigners at the heart of Scotland’s Fair Trade movement, leading activities in communities around the country. Together we’re calling for systemic change. A much needed change for global social justice – and one that can be achieved through Fair Trade.
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We all have a part to play in ensuring the way that we do global business and trade contributes to justice, equity and sustainable development.
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What is Fair Trade?
“Fair Trade is a trading partnership, based on dialogue, transparency and respect, that seeks greater equity in international trade. It contributes to sustainable development by offering better trading conditions to, and securing the rights of, marginalized producers and workers – especially in the South. Fair Trade Organizations, backed by consumers, are engaged actively in supporting producers, awareness raising and in campaigning for changes in the rules and practice of conventional international trade”.
International Fair Trade Charter
