Thank you to
everyone who supported the Fair Trade Big Brew at Calverley on 12th
March. We took £400 in fair trade sales
and £200 in donations for refreshments and on the tasting tables. The £200 was sent to Traidcraft’s ‘Let It
Grow’ Appeal, which is supporting smallholder farmers in India, Kenya and
Bangladesh.
The thank you letter
from Traidcraft tells us that our donation is helping Traidcraft to continue
their life changing work with tea farmers like Jakaria in Bangladesh. Since becoming part of Traidcraft’s tea
project, life has been transformed for Jakaria and his family. Previously, he and his family lived in a
flimsy shack and he earned barely enough to buy oil for their lamp, let alone
provide nutritious food or medical care.
On joining the tea
project, he received training and credit from Traidcraft and, as a result of
his increased income, he has been able to buy livestock, more land and build a
new house. Tea bushes can grow for
between 80 – 100 years and so Jakaria’s tea garden will help his family to
thrive well into the future. Jakaria
says, “Life has changed beautifully and I dream to continue my work. My tea garden will be a security for my
children.”
Traidcraft say in
their letter, “On behalf of everyone of Traidcraft, and those with whom we
work, please extend our thanks to everyone involved in the event. Your support means together we can help more
families like Jakaria’s to break the cycle of poverty for good.”
Ruth H, Calverley
Circuit Fairtrade Co-ordinator
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