Blog by Julian Crowe for the 10th anniversary of Scotland as a Fair Trade Nation
Reflecting on Fairtrade, as a Fairtrade Town and at the 10th anniversary as a Fair Trade Nation In the ten years since Scotland became a Fair Trade Nation, and the eighteen years since St Andrews became a Fairtrade town, Fairtrade and related issues have risen up the general news agenda, bringing not only increased support, […]
Vlog by Sandra Cobbinah, Asunafo Cocoa Farmers
I’m honoured to share in joy with a nation that is dedicated to driving a fairer and more sustainable economy. Congratulations to Scotland, on a decade of ensuring fairness and standing for fairness. Over the years, you have ensured better prices, decent working conditions, fair terms of trade, as well as supporting workers’ rights. […]
Blog by Roopa Mehta, President, World Fair Trade Organization
Many congratulations to Scottish Fair Trade on the celebration of the 10th anniversary of Scotland as Fair Trade Nation. It is an important milestone in the history of Fair Trade in Scotland. The Fair Trade movement pioneered in the 60s has demonstrated that it is the sustainable business model that address issues of poverty, inequities, […]
Vlog by Bruce Crowther, Founder of the Fair Trade Towns Movement
Message from Bruce Crowther for Scotland’s 10 years as a Fair Trade Nation Hello my name is Bruce Crowther and I am the Founder of the Fair Trade Towns movement speaking to you now from the new Fig Tree Fair Trade Centre located in Dolphinholme just outside Garstang. That became the world’s first Fair Trade […]
Scotland’s 10 years as a Fair Trade Nation Reception
Thank you to everyone who joined us last night to mark Scotland’s 10 years as a Fair Trade Nation See our social media for all the #10years and #FairTradeFuture messages of support and activity during this week 18-25 February. More still to be posted over the next couple of days! Facebook | Instagram | Twitter […]
Vlog by Colum Scriven, Rainbow Turtle for Scotland’s 10 years as a Fair Trade Nation
Rainbow Turtle Hi, my name is Colum Scriven of Rainbow Turtle, the Fair Trade shop and charity based in Paisley. I would like to congratulate Scotland on reaching its 10th anniversary as a Fair Trade Nation. For me it’s less of a milestone than it is an indicator of the type of country that I’m […]
Blog by Jon Cape – Fair Trade Stirling and Malawi
As we celebrate Scotland’s 10th Anniversary of becoming a Fair Trade Nation, Fair Trade Stirling is approaching its twentieth year, having been founded in 2004 as the Stirling Fair Trade Propeller Group, with the by-line and mission: ‘to propel fair trade from the fringe to the mainstream’. In 2008 we changed our name to Fair […]
Vlog by Kyle Academy’s Fairtrade Group for Scotland’s 10 years as a Fair Trade Nation
Scotland – A Fair Trade Nation for 10 Years Reflections on what it means to be a Fair Trade Nation Being a Fair Trade Nation makes me twice as proud – I am first of all proud that I am Scottish and get to live in the best country in the world but […]
Blog by Louise Davies – Scotland for a fairer world
Scotland for a fairer world – celebrating the transformative potential of Fair Trade Fair trade is often seen as a consumer success story – a recognisable logo that has cut through to the mainstream. When you hear the phrase ‘Fair Trade’ what do you think of? Perhaps it’s your morning coffee, or a new cotton […]
