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  1. Fairtrade Fortnight 2026: Celebrating Fair Pay across Wales

    October 14, 2026

    Pictured: Swansea Fair Trade Forum Wales has seen continued solidarity for Fair Trade this Fairtrade Fortnight, as campaigners all over the country advocated for Fair Pay for farmers globally.  Between 21 September and 4 October, over 40 Fair Trade events took place across the country, including: coffee mornings, football matches, community walks, church services, quizzes, […]

  2. Swap the System by Scottish Fair Trade

    May 11, 2026

    Scottish Fair Trade has launched Swap the System: a bold, youth-led campaign exploring how we can move towards a fairer, more sustainable economy.  Co-created with young people, the campaign highlights eight simple “swaps” – from prioritising people over profit to choosing long-term sustainability over short-term gain. Through short films, creative content and a zine, it […]

  3. Jenipher pays a visit to Wales to celebrate Fairtrade Fortnight 2025!

    September 30, 2025

    We partnered with Co-op member activator Clare Bowman, and Jenipher of Jenipher’s Coffi, to shed light on Fairtrade Fortnight to the young people of Cardiff. Students learnt about the difference that their small purchasing swaps can make for producers and farmers worldwide, such as Jenipher, a familiar face to many Fair Trade supporters in Wales.  […]

  4. A brilliant Fairtrade Fortnight 2024

    October 7, 2024

    Fairtrade Fortnight 2024 was a huge success What a wonderful Fairtrade Fortnight 2024! Thank you to everyone who got involved with this year’s celebrations, from schools,community groups, and Members of the Senedd. Here is a snapshot of some of the exciting events that happened in Wales to promote Fair Trade and celebrate 30 years of […]

  5. Fairtrade: Ensuring a future for tropical forests

    May 27, 2024

    Seventy-three per cent of all tropical deforestation is caused by a small number of key agricultural commodities, including coffee and cacao. However, Fairtrade has a role to play in ensuring no deforestation of tropical forests. Much of the food and drink we consume in Wales is grown by farming communities on the frontline of climate […]

  6. Fashion Revolution Week 2023

    Fashion Revolution Week: Remembering Rana Plaza

    April 27, 2023

    Fashion Revolution Week Fashion Revolution Week is an annual campaign focused on uniting fashion activism in response to the injustices present in the fashion industry. It calls for systemic change in an industry which notoriously lacks transparency and exploits the rights of garment workers. Fashion Revolution Week 2023 holds a particular significance as it marks […]

  7. Fairtrade Fortnight fun in Wales

    March 27, 2023

    Another enjoyable and successful Fairtrade Fortnight! Thank you to everyone who got involved with this year’s Celebrations, from schools to community groups, and Members of the Senedd. Here is a snapshot of some of the exciting events run in Wales to promote Fairtrade this year.  Food glorious food Our theme this year was… FOOD! Food […]

  8. Community Connections: A Fairtrade Supper Club

    February 8, 2023

    This Fairtrade Fortnight, we will be hosting a Fairtrade Supper Club in partnership with Oasis Cardiff. Our event is inspired by our belief in the importance of food, community, and our environment. Food is a connector and cultivator of our relationships with each other and nature. The pandemic disrupted these connections, and we want to […]

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    Fairtrade Storytelling: behind the scenes

    January 9, 2023

    An exciting new event, with big Fair Trade names! Ahead of Fairtrade Fortnight 2023, we are taking a closer look at storytelling and discussing the ethics of promotion in the Fair Trade movement. We will be joined by Liberation Foods, Shared Interest, and Transform Trade. Each organisation will discuss how they tell their stories and […]

  10. A screenshot of the Fast Fashion event panellists on zoom, including Aileen, Subindu, Ophelia and Simmone

    A very busy Fairtrade Fortnight!

    March 14, 2022

    Another busy and exciting Fairtrade Fortnight in 2022! Thank you to everyone who came to our events and to all community groups which hosted their own events. Here we showcase a snapshot of the exciting things which happened around Wales, this year.  Fair Trade Wales  For Fairtrade Fortnight 2022 we focused again on climate justice, […]

  11. Fast Fashion: Unfair and Unethical

    February 21, 2022

    This Fairtrade Fortnight we are looking at the links between fashion, race and the climate. We’re highlighting the impact fashion and the legacy of colonialism has made to our planet and the lives of people who make our clothes.  Fast fashion refers to how businesses mass-produce cheap, disposable clothing in a short amount of time […]

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    Fair Fashion? A conversation on fashion, race and climate justice

    January 31, 2022

    March 2nd 2022, 6:30pm – 7.30pm, online. Register for tickets. Fair Trade Wales in partnership with Sub Sahara Africa Panel (SSAP) put on an online flagship event for Fairtrade Fortnight. Speakers: Ophelia Dos Santos, Climate Justice Activist and Welsh Textile Designer, Simmone Ahiaku, Climate justice campaigner, activist and educator and Subindu Gharkel, Fairtrade’s Senior Cotton […]