#FairTradeFriday

The concept of fair trade came into being following World War II. It actually has its roots in church organizations that were involved in the efforts to rebuild European cities. The actual term “fair trade” was first used by the United Nations soon after World War II. It was coined to describe a form of equitable trade relationships between developing and developed nations that took into account developing nations comparative disadvantage. (source)

The best way to describe fair trade today is that it is about better prices, decent working conditions and fair terms of trade for farmers and workers. It’s about supporting the development of thriving farming and worker communities that have more control over their futures and protecting the environment in which they live and work. (source)

Supporting companies, by purchasing products they produce, that practice fair trade practices is important because it sends out the message that all human life is valuable and deserves to be treated with fairness and dignity. 

So what to do?

“Do all the good you can, by all the means you can, in all the ways you can, in all the places you can, at all the times you can, to all the people you can, as long as ever you can.” (unknown)

Here's a few ideas:

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