Just Trade, Fair Trade and Ethical News

Meet the Makers

Thu, 03 Apr 2008 09:30:00 GMT

I’ve just returned from visiting two of Just Trade’s partner projects in Cambodia and Hong Kong. It was a real privilege to meet some of the incredible people who work in the projects and see first-hand how fair trade transforms lives.

Whilst in Cambodia I visited a textile project where women rescued from sex trafficking and domestic violence are re- trained... [more]

Fairtrade Fortnight 2008

Fri, 01 Feb 2008 09:30:00 GMT

Come and join us at the Fairtrade Fairground!

For the first time ever, the Fairtrade Foundation will be holding a large public launch event to mark the beginning of Fairtrade Fortnight, including the unveiling of the Fairtrade Bus.

Just Trade... [more]

Panorama-Alex in Colombia

Fri, 25 Jan 2008 09:30:00 GMT

For a bit of Insight into the ugly reality of unfair trade, check out Panorama on Monday night.

Monday 28 January 8.30-9.00pm BBC ONE ( or watch it again on www.bbc.co.uk/panorama)

Alex James, bassist of hugely successful... [more]

Eve StyleShow Competition

Thu, 06 Dec 2007 09:30:00 GMT

Just Trade hits the catwalk at The Eve Style Show

This December Just Trade will be profiled at the Eve Style Show, part of the Clothes Show Live event at the Birmingham NEC. Just Trade will be selling our new autumn/winter collection in the “Ethical Boutique” , an area dedicated entirely to eco-friendly and ethical fashion brands.

This year at the Clothes... [more]

Award for Just Trade

Mon, 24 Sep 2007 09:30:00 GMT

Melanie Cave, one of Just Trade’s directors, was presented with an award for her contribution to fair trade projects at this month’s LeicesterHERday.

The event was set up to recognise the achievements of Leicestershire Women, and Melanie was delighted to receive the award. She stated “it is great that the work we are doing at Just Trade has been recognised in this way,... [more]

Peru Earthquake- Update

Thu, 23 Aug 2007 09:30:00 GMT

Just Trade were understandably very concerned at the news of the recent earthquake in Peru, and especially worried for our friends involved in the Zoe, Achkiy and Mama Ursula projects which are all based in Lima.

We had difficulty contacting people out there due to power failures and damaged phone- lines, but were eventually relieved to hear that all our project... [more]

New Designers Award

Wed, 15 Aug 2007 09:30:00 GMT

July 2007 saw Just Trade sponsor an exciting ethical design award at London’s prestigious New Designers graduate exhibition. Just Trade joined forces with the Association of Contemporary Jewellery to create this years ACJ award which seeks to raise issues relating to sustainable design.

The Association of Contemporary Jewellery is the official body... [more]

Blow the Whistle

Mon, 21 May 2007 09:30:00 GMT

At the summit in 2000, the G8 nations promised to curb the arms trade and halve poverty worldwide by 2015, but so far they're not keeping their promises. According to the World Vision Chief Executive, “the billions of pounds spent on arms could be spent alleviating world poverty. Then we would not only have a more just world, but a more secure world.”... [more]

Kids Need Fair Trade

Fri, 27 Apr 2007 09:30:00 GMT

Children in the UK are now learning about fair trade as part of the curriculum. The government hopes these lessons will equip young people to play an "effective role in society." However the International Labour Organisation estimates that over 218 million school aged children in developing countries are not affording this opportunity to learn, as they are working hard in... [more]

Just Trade on the Catwalk

Fri, 13 Apr 2007 09:30:00 GMT

Fair trade fashion has definitely shaken off its hippy-chic image and is appealing to younger and more mainstream markets. Much of this is due to... [more]

Stop the Traffik

Thu, 22 Mar 2007 09:30:00 GMT

200 years ago William Wilberforce realised the harrowing fact that the slave trade was the backbone of the British economy and a growing industry. A man of strong convictions and faith, Wilberforce led a mass movement of slaves, anti-slavery campaigners and ordinary members of the public in a successful... [more]

Fair Trade Fortnight

Wed, 21 Feb 2007 09:30:00 GMT

Change Today, Choose Fairtrade

Fair Trade Fortnight 2007, February 26- March 11

Fairtrade Fortnight is the annual promotion campaign that helps to raise awareness of trade justice issues and how we, as consumers, can... [more]

Nottinghill Shop

Wed, 14 Feb 2007 09:30:00 GMT

Christmas Shop in Notting Hill

Just Trade opened a Christmas shop on Ledbury Road, Notting Hill for December 2006. Thank you to all of our customers, friends, the Notting Hill community, and local shop owners who made us feel welcome and helped to make the shop such a success. Special thanks to