AMMANFORD FAIRTRADE FACEBOOK PAGE

HI folks
Yes we are now on Facebook. Please point all your friends  people here
https://www.facebook.com/AmmanfordFairtrade

Rydym nawr ar Facebook - ewch i'r dudalen uchod.

EXCELLENT NEWS

Exciting news : Ammanford has just had its Fairtrade Town status renewed! 

Carmarthenshire has also had its Fairtrade County status renewed too!

We will be officially announcing and celebrating both during Fairtrade Fortnight.

NEWYDDION GWYCH

Newyddion Cyffrous: Mae Rhydaman wedi cael ei statws Tref Masnach Deg wedi ei adnewyddu!

Hefyd mae statws Sir Gaerfyrddin fel Sir Masnach Deg yn ogystal wedi ei ail gadarnhau.

Byddwn yn cyflwyno y newyddion yn swyddogol a dathlu yn ystod Pythefnos masnach Deg.

Go further for Fairtrade in 2013

In 2012 the people of the UK were asked to take a step for Fairtrade and nearly 1 million steps have been registered so far. But there’s still so much more to do. In 2013 we can take Fairtrade further and we need your help to reach more farmers and workers who urgently need a better deal from trade.

So throughout 2013 supporters across the country are being invited to Go Further for Fairtrade by making a further commitment.

 

Why not start by planning an activity for Fairtrade Fortnight (25th February – 10th March).

 

You can Take a Step for Fairtrade as an individual or as a group which means that everyone can get involved including families, schools, churches, scout/guide groups, youth clubs, universities, workplaces and businesses.

 

It can be a simple step, like swapping your tea to Fairtrade, or a bigger step, like asking everyone in your office to do it too. You can make your step as challenging, inventive, daring, funny or messy as you like.

How Fairtrade benefits Ghanaian cocoa farmers

Worldwide demand for cocoa to make chocolate products may be growing; but that does not necessarily point to increased income for cocoa farmers.

In an article in Africa News Christiana Ohene-Agyare, President of Kuapa Kokoo Farmers Union, the co-operative explains the crucial role Fairtrade has played in helping farmers improve their livelihoods.

"Fairtrade has delivered significant additional income to Kuapa Kokoo and through our democratic processes we have allocated that money. A significant part has been paid directly to our farmer members and to projects that directly benefit them. Without the support and extra income which Fairtrade and our Fairtrade partners deliver, we wouldn’t be here today and cocoa farmers would still have no say in their own futures,” she stated.

read the full article 
http://www.africanews.com/site/How_Fairtrade_benefits_Ghanaian_cocoa_farmers/list_messages/42654