The Fairtrade Mark was set up to strengthen the economic position of disadvantaged producers such as the millions of landless labourers or small farmers. Producers who are sometimes denied what should be their right - enough to feed their families, send their children to school and that little extra to invest in sustainable development.
Eden Fairtrade Group
Eden District was awarded Fairtrade Status by the Fairtrade Foundation in October 2005. The Eden Fair Trade Group has worked extremely hard to raise awareness of fairly traded products. For further information on Eden Fairtrade Group - telephone: 01768 866768 or email: nicolavecqueray@yahoo.co.uk.
The Cumbria Fair Trade Network
The Cumbria Fair Trade Network promotes Fairtrade in Cumbria supporting the Trade Justice Movement. The Cumbria Fair Trade Network website, has information on Fairtrade in the Eden Valley including information on where to buy Fair Trade goods.
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