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As the cost of living rises faster than wages, South Africans are being urged to look beyond price tags and confront the hidden human cost of their everyday purchases. Fairtrade Africa, marking its 20th anniversary, says the country’s coffee, wine, and chocolate industries cannot thrive on a system where the people producing them still struggle …
Smallholder farmers and workers are the backbone of global food production, supplying nearly one-third of the world’s food. Despite their essential role, these farmers and workers are often trapped in cycles of poverty due to unfair global market practices that undervalue their work and products. Now, more than ever, fair pricing is critical to securing …
Smallholder farmers and farm workers in South Africa are struggling to make ends meet, with earnings that barely cover basic needs like food, housing, and education. But there is hope—and it starts with our buying habits. By choosing Fairtrade-certified products, you can help transform the livelihoods of these farmers and workers, while supporting a more …
In support of the 16 Days of Activism for No Violence Against Women and Children, Fairtrade Africa is shining a much-needed spotlight on gender equality and human rights in agriculture with their powerful ‘Be Fair Right Now’ initiative, urging South Africans to harness their consumer power in support of ethical, fair practices. As the backbone …
Women on Farms is calling for better policing of the Fairtrade standards on certified farms
As the world faces escalating environmental challenges and growing inequalities, the demand for ethical markets has never been more urgent. Fairtrade Africa’s Change Day hosted on Wednesday, 28 August 2024, themed ‘Navigating a Fairer Future: Harnessing Global Market Dynamics for Ethical and Sustainable Growth’, addressed this pressing need head-on. This landmark event held at The …