Youth Voices in Fair Trade
Scottish Fair Trade is delighted to offer three young people in Scotland the opportunity to attend the International Fair Trade Towns Conference in Belgium this October.
The conference brings together campaigners, producers, activists and ethical businesses from across the world to explore how communities are creating fairer and more sustainable systems of trade. Participants will hear inspiring stories, exchange ideas and build connections with people working for climate justice, workers’ rights and global fairness.
This is a chance to:
Participants will attend as part of a small Scottish delegation accompanied by Scottish Fair Trade staff.
What to Expect
International Fair Trade Towns Conference – Belgium
Scottish Fair Trade will cover the costs of:
IN MEMORY OF CATHERINE NEWMAN
One participant will attend through the Catherine Newman Youth Bursary, established in memory of Catherine Newman.
Catherine played a central role in organising the International Fair Trade Towns Conference when it was hosted in Edinburgh in 2025. She was passionate about internationalism, youth engagement and inspiring others to create positive change.
The bursary will support one young person who is particularly interested in creative storytelling and sharing the experience of the conference with wider audiences through social media, film, writing, photography or other creative formats.
The bursary recipient will also have the opportunity to give a short presentation at the conference in Belgium, and present a creative reflection at the Scottish Fair Trade Annual Gathering.
Taking Part in Fair Trade
What We’re Looking For
We are looking for people who are:
You do not need to be an expert in Fair Trade or campaigning already.
We are particularly keen to hear from people who are currently underrepresented within the Fair Trade movement.
What Participants Will Do
Successful applicants will:
Ready to Apply?
To apply, please respond to the question:
“What does being a good global citizen mean to you?”
There are no right or wrong answers. We simply want to hear from people who are curious, thoughtful and inspired by the idea of making a positive impact in the world.
You can respond in any format you choose, including:
Please send applications to info@scottishfairtrade.org
(New extended!) Deadline: 20 July 2026
Successful applicants notified: Early August 2026
