1213 people worship at 10 Fair Trade Faith Groups
Why Become a Fair Trade Faith Group?
The Fair Trade Faith Group Program encourages people of all faiths to engage with a global movement that gives 1.66 million farmers and workers the opportunity to build better and more sustainable lives.
Seeking justice in the world is a fundamental tenet of all faiths. As a Fair Trade Faith Group, you and your fellow worshipers have the opportunity to pursue justice for producers in the Global South, and to exemplify ethical leadership through a movement that reflects your values.
Requirements
The Fair Trade Faith Group designation is awarded to faith groups that meet three key requirements.
- A steering committee composed of a combination of members and leaders of the faith group that will meet regularly.
- There must be coffee, tea and a third Fairtrade certified product available for worshippers and visitors.
- There must be promotional and informational material available at the place of worship to create visibility and awareness of Fairtrade.
Resources
We provide all the resources you need to get your community designated as a Fair Trade Faith Group. Visit our online resource kit which contains a pamphlet and more.
If you are looking to source Fairtrade brands to meet the product availability requirement, the Canadian Fairtrade Purchasing Guide is a valuable source of information.
Calculate the potential impact of your faith group
Enter the number of congregants to get an estimate of your potential impact.
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Estimate shows the potential Fairtrade Premium that could be generated by getting your faith group Fair Trade designated and if everybody chose Fairtrade coffee and tea every day. Add in other Fairtrade products like chocolate, sugar, flowers and fruit and the impact could be so much greater. The Fairtrade Premium is paid to producers for their crops, in addition to the purchase price, and is used to improve their businesses and communities.
* Estimates of Fairtrade Premiums are based on the average consumption of coffee and tea by Canadians according to recent research.