Because Fairtrade guarantees a better deal for farmers and workers in the developing world.
Because this is your chance to make a real difference.
Because its FUN - and you will love it!
Email schools@fairtrade.org.uk and ask for a registration form.
Go to the Fairtrade Foundation for information and ideas.
Send in your application to be assessed.
Get your certificate and display it with pride!
Another useful contact is the Development Education Essex Ltd (DEEL). This is based in
Colchester and has a comprehensive range of books, photopacks and artefacts for
loan and sale. Resources for Early Years settings through to adults and for use
by teachers, community groups and other interested parties. Also support and
advice given on becoming a Fairtrade School. Contact Carol
Batchelor at fairdev4@tiscali.co.uk
or phone 01206 790677
The Fairtrade Foundation provides an excellent educational resource
pack for schools. This enables pupils to develop the skills, knowledge
and understanding necessary to play an effective role in society at
national, local and international levels. It also provides suggestions
for a School Fairtrade Campaign, provides teaching resources, hints for
assemblies and worksheets.
“Fairtrade in your School” also assists in providing knowledge about fairness,
social justice, respect for democracy and diversity.
You might also like to look at
Global
Footprints This provides primary
schools with ideas and activities for a sustainable future.
Oxfam’s website is also of value for teachers.
The Reading International Solidarity Centre is based at Reading and provides Fairtrade resources
for schools.
NEAD is the Norfolk Education and Action for Development website. They have a
catalogue of resources for loan and/or sale and a
website on global business which includes free resources for teachers.
The Co-operative Group has a special
"Make your School
Fairtrade Friendly" Pack and some excellent photographs which can be downloaded.
The Co-operative College has a section on its website which explores Fair trade
in depth. It helps students to develop their understanding of Fair Trade values
and social justice. To access the course go to
www.school.coop.
There is also a wealth of information at Global Dimension and Young Co-operatives.
Almost all the faith groups in Chelmsford are amongst our best Fairtrade supporters. If your church does not already have Fairtrade status, download the application form from the Fairtrade Foundation's website and please take action asap.
For information on Fairtrade and places of worship, go to the Fairtrade Foundation.
