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Fairtrade Fortnight
promoting fairtrade to make a positive difference
The Fairtrade Mark

The Fairtrade Mark is an independent consumer label which appears on products as an independent guarantee that disadvantaged producers in the developing world are getting a better deal.

For two weeks every year the Fairtrade Foundation organises special events all over the country to promote the products and positive effects of the Fairtrade mark.

 

Fairtrade has improved the lives of millions of people - farmers, workers and their families - in developing countries. But, we need to keep promoting Fairtrade to ensure people know that buying Fairtrade products can make a positive diference.

 

This year's Fairtrade Fortnight takes place between 25 February and 9 March and will be the biggest and best yet. Here are just some of the things you can look forward to:
catch the 'choose fairtrade' bus
all the fun of the fairtrade fair
There will be a launch event to mark the beginning of Fairtrade Fortnight! Come and enjoy a Fairtrade Fairground on London's South Bank on Sunday the 24th February.
More info >>
catch the 'choose fairtrade' bus
the 'choose fairtrade' bus
The Fairtrade bus will be touring the UK during Fairtrade Fortnight. Hop on board to find out more about Fairtrade through images, films and product samples.
When and where >>
go to a local fairtrade event
go to a local fairtrade event
There are events happening all of the country during Fairtrade Fortnight. Visit the Fairtrade Foundation's
searchable events calendar for details.
organise your own fairtrade event
organise your own event
Download the Fairtrade Foundation's Fairtrade Fortnight Action Guide PDF for loads of ideas for activities you can organise in your town, school, workplace, university or anywhere in the community.
visit the fairtrade foundation website
visit the fairtrade foundation website
All the activities and resources mentioned on this page are being organised by the Fairtrade Foundation. Visit their website for loads more information, ideas and downloads.
your say
What do you think about what you've just read? Have your say.

fairtrade woman
fairtrade woman

Hello, my name is Becks, but for two weeks last year I transformed into the magnificent Fairtrade Woman and ate nothing but Fairtrade food for 14 whole days! I did it to raise awareness of Fairtrade Fortnight which takes place every year.

Shops could do better though. They could stock a lot more Fairtrade if they wanted to!

That's why this year (for some ever-so-slightly mad reason) I'm going to become Fairtrade Woman once again! During Fairtrade Fortnight, 25 February – 9 March 2008, I'll be surviving on nothing but Fairtrade food.

 

Go to the Fairtrade Woman Myspace or Facebook profile for all the latest news, competitions and video >>

 
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