Got a question about Fairtrade Cocoa Farming?

The Fairtrade Foundation is getting ready to give a warm welcome to cocoa farmer Kouame Alphonse Fasseri on his visit to the UK from 22 – 29 January 2012. Kouame is from the Ivory Coast and a proud member of the Fairtrade co-operative, Kavokiva, who supply cocoa for Nestle’s Fairtrade Kit Kat. Kouame will be taking a break from his busy week to answer your questions and we’ll put them and Kouame’s answers on our website, so check here at the end of January. Kavokiva have taken some great steps with Fairtrade, including investing in education and health care for the whole community, as well as making improvements to their cocoa farms. Kouame, also famous from his back-of-Kit Kat pack appearances, is keen to answer your questions.

Send him yours by emailing kouameanswers@fairtrade.org.uk by 21 January 2012.

Fairtrade Fortnight - Get Involved!

27^th February – 13^th March
Fairtrade Fortnight 2012 is fast approaching and we want this to be the best one yet – with your help we can make it happen!
Fairtrade Fortnight is a time to raise awareness of the need for a fairer way to trade, show support for farmers and producers around the world and celebrate Wales’ commitment as the world’s first Fair Trade Nation.
We are planning an exciting programme of activities and events across Wales and there are lots of opportunities for you to get involved:

Ø Volunteering:
Are you passionate about Fair Trade? Would you like to support a Fair Trade event in Ammanford? Why not join the Fair Trade fun and volunteer with us during Fairtrade Fortnight. You can choose to give an hour, a day or however long you want! Contact us on  riversidepicnic@yahoo.com

Ø Fairtrade Fortnight Internships:
Want to go one step further? You can apply for an internship with us to gain valuable experience of working with the Fair Trade movement. If you have a passion for Fair Trade and think you’ve got what it takes to support this exciting campaign over the next few months an internship with Fair Trade Wales might just be what you’re looking for. To show your interest go to https://docs.google.com/a/fairtradewales.org.uk/spreadsheet/viewform?hl=en_US&formkey=dG1Sc3RyNnpidG53SWhPTENEUV9WaEE6MQ#gid=0

Pythefnos masanch Deg – Byddwch yn rhan o’r dathlu

27 Chwefror - 13 Mawrth
Mae Pythefnos Masnach Deg 2012 ar y gorwel ac rydym eisiau i hon fod yr un orau eto – gyda eich cymorth chi gallen ni wireddu hyn!
Mae Pythefnos masnach Deg yn amser i godi ymwybyddiaeth am yr angen am ffordd decach i fasnachu, cefnogi ffermwyr a chynhyrchwyr ar draws y byd a dathlu ymroddiad Cymru fel Gwlad Masnach Deg gyntaf  y Byd
Rydym wrthi’n trefnu rhaglen cyffrous o weithgareddau a digwyddiadau yma yn Rhydaman ac ar draws Cymru gyfan. Bydd digon o gyfleoedd i chi fod yn rhan ohono:

Ø Gwirfoddoli
Ydych chi’n hollol ymroddiedig dros Fasnach Deg? A hoffech gefnogi digwyddiad Masnach Deg yn eich ardal? Yna beth am ymuno yn yr hwyl a gwirfoddoli yn ystod Pythefnos Masnach Deg. Gallech roi awr, diwrnod neu beth bynnag yr ydych eisiau. Cysylltwch a ni ar riversidepicnic@yahoo.com

Ø  Internship Pythefnos Masnach Deg
Ydych chi eisiau mynd un cam ymhellach? Yna gallech chi wneud cais am internship gyda Cymru Masnach Deg a derbyn profiad gwerthfawr o weithio gyda ymgyrch Masnach Deg. Os oes gennych ymroddiad i Fasnach Deg ac yn teimlo bod gennych beth sydd angen i gefnogi ymgyrch cyffrous dros y misoedd nesaf yna gall internship Masnach Deg fod yn addas i chi. Am fwy o wybodaeth cysylltwch a https://docs.google.com/a/fairtradewales.org.uk/spreadsheet/viewform?hl=en_US&formkey=dG1Sc3RyNnpidG53SWhPTENEUV9WaEE6MQ#gid=0