Liverpool Hope University proudly announces our brand new qualification in Fair Trade.Learn how your organisation can work towards FAIRTRADE approval. Find out about the development and structure of Fair Trade, how it works, its impact and guidance on using the FAIRTRADE mark. Gain an accredited postgraduate qualification.The course is designed for all those working and volunteering in the fair trade sector including; managers and employees of fair trade organisations, campaigners in Fairtrade…See More

I have been selling fairtrade goods as a matter of principle for about 15 years, but recently have begun to question how the fairtrade policies at producer level may run against the concepts of localism, sustainable production, and conserving environmental resources.  I am wondering to what extent the fairtrade "offer" (of a higher price and more stable marketing conditions) may seduce small farmers away from the idea of diversifying, growing for local consumption, giving preference to local…See More

Take a look at the latest Campaign of the Season here to see how you can take part in a Fair Trade Breakfast for World Fair Trade Day. Campaign of the Season gives you best practice campaigning examples from around the world to use wherever you are!See More