Sunday 22 February 2009

Fairtrade Fortnight 23rd Feb - 8th March 2009

Fairtrade Fortnight starts on Monday 23rd February and runs until 8th March. Its purpose is to raise awareness of the two billion people – a third of humanity – that still survive on less than $2 a day. Unfair trade rules keep them in poverty, but they face the global challenges of food shortages and climate change too.

Fairtrade is a people’s movement for change that aims to tip the balance of trade in favour of poor producers. We all need Fairtrade more than ever and we all have the power to create positive change for people and planet.

Take part in Fairtrade Fortnight 2009 and play your part by joining a powerful global movement for change!

Between noon on the 6th March and noon on the 7th March, you can also eat a Fairtrade banana and be part of the biggest banana event. Get your family and friends involved too and "Go Bananas!"

For more information about Fairtrade fortnight and details of how you can get involved or events happening in your area, follow the link to The Fairtrade Foundation.

Check out our website for special Fairtrade Fortnight offers, exclusively at Greener by Nature.