The world’s your oyster this Fairtrade Fortnight, as we whisk you off on an odyssey of discovery – all from the comfort of your armchair. Whether you want to learn how to eat ethically in the climate crisis, know how to grow sustainably or stretch your mental muscle in a fun quiz, this is where you’ll find our full lineup.
New events are being added every day, so be sure to check back!
All times are in GMT and events are free unless othewise stated.
Headline events
In discussion with Fairtrade farmers
Host: Fairtrade Foundation
Patrick Kaberia and Bernard Njoroge, two Kenyan Fairtrade farmers on the front line of the
climate crisis, join us on Zoom for a conversation with Fairtrade Foundation CEO Michael Gidney.
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A conversation with olive farmer Haj Rafeeq Hussein
Host: Zaytoun
Join Haj Rafeeq Hussein, a Fairtrade olive farmer from the ancient village of Ti’innik, perched high on a terraced hill in Palestine’s West Bank. He will talk about how climate change brings uncertainty to the seasonal rainfall patterns which are crucial for a good crop and how Fairtrade offers a safety net.
Music Evening with Ghanaian musician Richard Wiafe
Host: Fairtrade Connections – Community Arts Festival
Richard Wiafe works for the Golden Exotics Fairtrade fruit project in Accra, Ghana and is also a talented musician. His university studies are funded through the Fairtrade Premium. He has written several songs celebrating Fairtrade including some which he has written exclusively for this festival. Join him for an evening of music and find out what Fairtrade means for Richard and his colleagues at Golden Exotics. This event is sponsored by Bradford Fairtrade Zone.
Cost: Free or £5 with a bag of Jenipher's coffee
Climate Change Coffee Morning with Jenipher / Bore Coffi Newid yn yr Hinsaw
Host: Fair Trade Wales
Join us for a cuppa and a chat about climate change with a video message from Jenipher, a Fairtrade coffee farmer in Uganda. Jenipher’s Coffi is a new coffee, produced to Fairtrade and Organic standards by farmers on the slopes of Mt Elgon in Uganda and roasted by hand in Wales.
Wake Up and Taste the Coffee
Host: Scottish Fair Trade Forum
You are invited to Scotland’s big climate justice coffee morning this Fairtrade Fortnight. This is a coffee morning with a twist. With the climate crisis looming large and Fairtrade farmers continuing to tell us climate change is one of their biggest challenges right now, we urge you to join us to hear directly from those immediately affected by the crisis. Our guests will be from the Sholi Fairtrade Coffee Cooperative in Rwanda.
In discussion with Fairtrade farmers
Host: Fairtrade Foundation
Patrick Kaberia and Bernard Njoroge, two Kenyan Fairtrade farmers on the front line of the
climate crisis, join us on Zoom for a conversation with Fairtrade Foundation CEO Michael Gidney.
Climate, Fairtrade School Uniform and Your School
Host: Koolskools
Join this free session to discover how embracing Fairtrade school uniform can support global citizenship education at your school. We will be joined by CEO of the Koolskools Fairtrade-licensed factory, Dibella, in India.
Meet Alice and Agyin, Fairtrade cocoa farmers from Ghana
Host: Divine Chocolate
Join Divine Chocolate on Thursday 4 March to meet Alice and Agyin, live from a cocoa farm in Ghana. Hear about their lives, how climate change is impacting their ability to farm and how Fairtrade is supporting them in mitigating the effects of changing and unpredictable weather patterns. You will also have the opportunity to ask them questions.
Nicaragua: Fairtrade, Hurricanes and Climate Justice
Host: Nicaragua Solidarity Campaign
In November, two hurricanes of unprecedented strength struck Nicaragua, a consequence of the climate crisis. Small-scale producers such as those from SOPPEXCCA, suffered the consequences of climate extremes for which they are least responsible.
Join our webinar to find out about the impact of the hurricanes on the livelihoods of the producers, how trade justice through Fairtrade helped to mitigate the impact, and why trade and climate justice are inseparable.
Fairtrade in a time of COVID-19
Host: Fairtrade Connections – Community Arts Festival
Join us for a live linkup to find out how Fairtrade producers in East and West Africa are coping with COVID-19 and creating change for women. As part of York International Women’s Week Festival, York Fair Trade Forum and Shared Interest bring you a unique opportunity to hear directly from people working with Fairtrade farmers and workers in Kenya and Ghana.
Virtual tour of Hadeel craft workshop in Bethlehem
Host: Fairtrade Connections – Community Arts Festival
Let Hadeel take you to Palestine! In this, the second of a fortnightly series, you will be shown around the workshop of the Bethlehem Arab Women’s Union. The talented crafters will tell their stories, answer your questions and demonstrate their skills LIVE for you. This event is sponsored by Edinburgh Fairtrade City.
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