Why is it important to purchase products that are sold by companies with a Fair Trade Federation membership?
a. Over 40% of the worlds population lives in poverty. Fair Trade Federation members pay individuals 30 50% more than in a Free Trade situation. Fair Trade wages and practices are the only way to help them rise above poverty and their unjust situations. b. Nearly 3 billion people live on less than $2 per day. c. The United Nations estimates that developing countries lose around $2 billion per day due to unjust trade rules. d. Developing countries make up 40% of the world’s population, but less than 3% of world trade. e. 1.3 billion people one-fifth of the worlds population still live on less than $1 a day. f. 60% of the worlds 550 million working poor are women, according to the U.N. Conference on Trade and Development. g. As a FTF member, ExoticWorldGifts.com business principles are based on the Triple Bottom Line People, Planet and Profits. When you purchase an item, you are part of creating a sustainable living for others less fortunate and protecting the planet. h. Its the right th
a. Over 40% of the world’s population lives in poverty. Fair Trade Federation members pay individuals 30 – 50% more than in a Free Trade situation. Fair Trade wages and practices are the only way to help them rise above poverty and their unjust situations. b. Nearly 3 billion people live on less than $2 per day. c. The United Nations estimates that developing countries lose around $2 billion per day due to unjust trade rules. d. Developing countries make up 40% of the world’s population, but less than 3% of world trade. e. 1.3 billion people – one-fifth of the world’s population still live on less than $1 a day. f. 60% of the world’s 550 million working poor are women, according to the U.N. Conference on Trade and Development. g. As a FTF member, ExoticWorldGifts.com business principles are based on the Triple Bottom Line – People, Planet and Profits. When you purchase an item, you are part of creating a sustainable living for others less fortunate and protecting the planet. h. It’s th
