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Learn more about Bangor Fair-trade

Fairtrade Bangor Mission Statement:

Fairtrade Bangor (Bangor Fair-Trade) exists at a local level to support the global campaign for a world in which justice and sustainable development is the focus of trade structures for everyone, especially the Third World, so that through their work everyone can live a dignified life and develop their full potential through their work.

Fairtrade Bangor Aims:
                                       
1. Raising public awareness for the Fairtrade Organisation and the Fairtrade Mark through various campaigns and charitable events.

2. Encouraging local businesses, council bodies, religious groups, educational bodies and the general consumer  to use and or sell Fairtrade Certified Products

3. To achieve and maintain the status of a “Fairtrade Town” for Bangor

To find out more about what a Fairtrade Town is, please read below or download an information pack:

“What is a Fairtrade Town and why become one?”

Fairtrade is about bringing the farmer and the shopper closer together. It’s about putting people at the heart of trade. Becoming a Fairtrade Town sends a powerful message about how your community wants trade to work and will directly benefit some of the world’s poorest farmers and workers through increasing awareness and sales of Fairtrade in your area.

People power works and Fairtrade Towns have been essential in building support for Fairtrade across the UK. A study funded by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC)1 found that the most effective campaigns to encourage ethical shopping are those that take place at a collective level, such as the creation of Fairtrade Cities, rather than those that only target individual behaviour.

A Fairtrade Town is a community that:

• supports Fairtrade and deepens understanding of the benefits Fairtrade brings

• takes action by choosing Fairtrade products whenever possible and encourages others to do likewise

• achieves and continues to take action on the five Fairtrade Town goals set by the Fairtrade Foundation.

The Five Goals which Bangor has achieved to become a Fairtrade Town are:

1. Local council passes a resolution supporting Fairtrade, and agrees to serve Fairtrade products (for example, in meetings, offices and canteens).

2. A range of (at least two) Fairtrade products are readily available in the area’s retail outlets (shops, supermarkets, newsagents, petrol stations) and served in local catering outlets (cafés, restaurants, pubs).

3. Local workplaces and community organisations (places of worship, schools, universities, colleges and other community organisations) support Fairtrade and use Fairtrade products whenever possible. Populations over 100,000 will also need a flagship employer.

4. Media coverage and events raise awareness and understanding of Fairtrade across the Community.

5. A local Fairtrade steering group is convened to ensure the Fairtrade Town campaign continues to develop and gain new support.

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