Fairtrade Fortnight celebration at St Aiden's

Publication date: Friday 5 March 2010

Haringey school children celebrated Fairtrade Fortnight at St Aiden's Primary School by demonstrating their support for the Fairtrade brand at a special assembly last week.

They were joined by Veronica Pasteur, Head of Campaigns Fairtrade, who led a workshop in the school telling pupils about the work of food producers in developing countries and what the Fairtrade branding stands for.

Haringey Council leader, Cllr Claire Kober, said:

"Haringey is proud to support Fairtrade. As a council we use Fairtrade products whenever we can. It's great for young people to be aware of what a difference buying Fairtrade goods can make to the lives of those in developing countries. Taking this message into schools is great and can help make us all more aware of how we can support the Fairtrade brand further."

The Fairtrade label on foodstuffs and other products means that the farmer or producer is guaranteed a minimum fair price for their produce, including a premium which is invested in local projects. The system is overseen worldwide by the Fairtrade Labelling Organisation International, which checks that standards are being met.

Haringey Council is currently bidding to become a "Fairtrade" borough, meaning that at least 33 local retailers and 17 cafes stock two or more Fairtrade products. The council also has to set up a steering group for local people to get involved.

The picture above shows the school children and Veronica Pasteur demonstrating Fairtrade products.

For more information see www.haringey.gov.uk/haringey_fairtrade

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