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One-Month Challenge 2010
Posted February 2nd 2010
The One-Month Challenge is an opportunity to show support for producers in the developing world by consuming only fair trade brands of coffee, tea and chocolate for 30 days, starting on Valentine’s Day, 2010.
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Fair Trade FAQs
Does fair trade really make a difference?
Yes, fair trade makes a very real difference. In 2005, there were 548 fair trade certified producer organizations from over 50 countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America which represented over a million farmers and workers, totalling over five million people, including dependants.
Fair Trade Leaders
Fair Trade Manitoba recognizes groups and organizations that have fair trade purchasing policies – not only for one month, but as an ongoing element of their operations.
If your Manitoba-based organization has adopted a fair trade purchasing policy, please contact us and we will gladly add you to the list. We hope it grows by leaps and bounds!
