No it's not just another do-gooder scheme. This is the real deal. Real people, who care about the ones who have been pushed out of our minds through our daily lives by every day people.


Make Trade Fair is a campaign sponsored by Oxfam. You may have heard Bono or Chris Martin (Coldplay's frontman) talk about the necessity of this campaign and what it has accomplished. And they have accomplished a lot.


"Fair Trade is a growing, international movement which ensures that producers in poor countries get a fair deal. This means a fair price for their goods (one that covers the cost of production and guarantees a living income), long-term contracts which provide real security; and for many, support to gain the knowledge and skills that they need to develop their businesses and increase sales."

We need to buy smart and buy fair. If you are interested in this campaign you can find out more through Oxfam (I have the link on the left) or at http://www.maketradefair.com/

Next time your at Starbucks, just think of what that cup really costs.

(And for you Canadian coffee-addicts, Second Cup does sell Fair trade coffee so do make sure to ask for it! But if you need your Starbucks, they also should have one available.)