How fair is Fairtrade anyway?
There are two different fair trade labels International Fairtrade and the World Fair Trade Organization (WFTO). This post is about International Fairtrade. Fair trade as a label is meant to be supporter of small producers in developing countries. Or that is how it is promoted to westerners. We buy higher priced products believing that reasonable […]
Interview with Mark Okello from Youth Initiatives Tanzania
Youth initiatives Tanzania (YITA) is one of the most vibrant and committed youth organizations addressing the challenges facing young people in slums around Dar es Salaam. YITA’s mission is to facilitate socio-economic empowerment of young people in informal urban settlements through supporting up and coming entrepreneurs and youth who are getting involved in politics and decision-making…