Traidcraft fights poverty through trade, helping people in developing countries to transform their lives.
There is a Traidcraft stall open in the Worship Hall after every Sunday Morning service. A wide selection of goods is on sale during the year, and just before Christmas there is a large choice of Christmas cards.
"Our vision is of a world in which justice and sustainable development are at the heart of trade structures and practices so that everyone, through their work, can maintain a decent and dignified livelihood and develop their full potential.
"To achieve this vision, Fairtrade seeks to transform trading structures and practices in favour of the poor and disadvantaged. By facilitating trading partnerships based on equity and transparency, Fairtrade contributes to sustainable development for marginalised producers, workers and their communities. Through demonstration of alternatives to conventional trade and other forms of advocacy, the Fairtrade movement empowers citizens to campaign for an international trade system based on justice and fairness."
Make a real difference to producers around the world this year by buying fair trade, recycled and organic products from Traidcraft's spring 2010 catalogue.
Packed with many handmade and unique products, the collection boasts more than 400 carefully selected items to suit all ethically conscious consumers.
The catalogue features two new ranges: our card and seed sets - which benefit two producer groups in Bangladesh and South Africa and include a beautiful hand-embroidered card and packet of seeds - and the fair trade glove range which now includes gardening and outdoor gloves alongside our ever-popular rubber gloves.
Other highlights include:
All this plus popular favourites, from striking homeware products to handmade cards and wrap and the usual extensive selection of quality fair trade food products, beverages and wine.
Traidcraft works with farmers and craft workers across Africa, Asia and South America. This year sees the introduction of a new producer group, African Heritage from Kenya. Josphat Omundi is a jewellery maker for African Heritage. He said: "I like working here because I get some money for myself and my family. I assist my parents because they are not able to pay the school fees for my brothers and sisters."
When buying Traidcraft products you are helping people in some of the poorest parts of the world to build a better future for themselves and their families.
To find out more about Traidcraft in your area contact Claire Ford on 01954 780964.
Traidcraft is the UK's leading fair trade organisation and has been fighting poverty through trade for more than 30 years.
Traidcraft sources its products from community-based businesses in the developing world, paying fair prices to the producers and distributing the products in the UK. The goods are sold via supermarkets, independent retailers, online, mail order, and a network of more than 6,000 Fair Traders. If you would like a catalogue or more details or you wish to place an order, contact your local Fair Trader, Claire Ford on 01954 780964.
I give you a new commandment, that you love one another. Just as I have loved you, you also should love one another.
- John 13 v34
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