Storytelling Tent

Bernard Njoroge, Senior Programme Officer at Fairtrade Africa and Coffee Farmer, talks about the unprecedented weather conditions hitting farms in Kenya, affecting the quantity and quality of the coffee crops. When the crop is damaged, farmers and their families are often unable to afford three meals a day. Bernard describes how the Climate Academy project supports farmers to build resilience.

Adjoa Andoh, Fairtrade Patron, talks about how the climate crisis has affected farmers in Honduras and describes how one group of farmers, led by pioneering women, have fought back.

If you live in the Caribbean, you know cyclones and storms. For banana farmers, who rely on their crops for their income, to have their farms flattened by the storms can be devastating. Hear from farmers in the Dominican Republic who have used their Fairtrade Premium to develop a disaster recovery fund to help out members, should the worst happen.

Ebrottié Tanoh Florentin, a Fairtrade Cocoa Farmer in Côte d’Ivoire, is already facing the effects of climate change. Rising temperatures and unusual rainfall patterns have hit cocoa farming families hard. Listen to him speak about the difficulties faced by cocoa farmers and the benefits of Fairtrade training.

Marike de Peña, Managing Director of a smallholder banana co-operative called Banelino in the Dominican Republic, describes farming communities in crisis due to low commodity prices and climate change. But there is hope through the support of Fairtrade.

DS Preetham, Fairtrade Officer at the United Nilgiri Tea Estate Company Ltd in India, explains that extreme weather conditions in recent years impacts the quantity and quality of tea produced. Hear why organic farming, for them, is the best option to mitigate climate change.

Meet Patrick, a Fairtrade tea farmer from Kenya. He explains how the climate emergency has affected their livelihood and how the Fairtrade Premium has helped his community to adapt.

Segundo Guerrero with son Hugo Guerrero talk about the increase in pests and diseases that affect their coffee farms. Hugo, an expert in organic coffee production, explains how he is experimenting with agroforestry, soil management and different crop varieties to cope with the climate crisis.

Millions of people across the globe who provide us with our food and fashion are on the front line of the climate emergency. They’re trapped in an unfair trading system that will only drive us further into crisis. Hear from the Fairtrade farmers and workers who are fighting back, demanding trade that will create a sustainable future for people and planet.

Mahyana Sari is a Fairtrade coffee farmer in Sumatra, Indonesia. She visited the UK to talk about her experience as a Fairtrade coffee farmer for Fairtrade Fortnight 2018. This year, she sent us a video message where she talks about the huge challenges her community faces due to the climate crisis. She also explains why Fairtrade is important to her.

Join Haj Rafeeq in his beautiful olive groves in Palestine for Fairtrade Fortnight 2021. Video produced by Zaytoun. Find out more about Haj Rafeeq.

Jenipher is a coffee farmer in Uganda. She tells us about her daily life, how climate change has impacted her job and community and how Fairtrade supports her and other farmers. She sells her coffee thanks to a scheme supported by the Welsh Government. This video was part of a Fair Trade Wales event for Fairtrade Fortnight 2021. Jenipher’s Coffi is now sold online.