Fair Trade Quotes
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“When you ask a question, I bring my mind, you bring your mind, and we solve problems together.” – Mary Koomson of Global Mamas
“So many people touch a product before it hits a shelf. Understand that your dollars have a huge power – The power you have as a consumer is a huge one. It’s easy to ignore.” – Joy McBrien of Fair Anita
“Not only do ethical products deserve an international market, artisan women deserve the benefit that comes from a global connection.” – Joan Shifrin of Global Goods Partners
“[Black Lives Matter] is a movement for human rights. If you’re human, it affects you.” – Rosa Chang of Blossom Inspirations
Additional Quotes:
“Fair trade is essential if we want to see a future that can combat climate change and end systemic oppression. Fair trade is an essential path on the way to that future.” – Global Gifts Volunteer
“I am a new woman who can work and support others, the woman that I always loved and dreamed of being.” – Nazaht Hadi of Catalyst Collections
“Transparency in fair trade means serving as the window between the marginalized artisan and the global customer.” – Hala Scandar of Dandarah
“In times when you feel lonely and are in need of comfort and warmth, please light a candle to remind yourself that there is always light at the end of every tunnel and together we will get through this.” – Darren Nesbitt of Kapula Candles & Ceramics and Thumbprint Artifacts
“‘So what if I’ve seen the need? Well, you have to do something about it!’ I told myself. The burden, that which was supposed to be for them, for the government or for other people, is my responsibility.” – Barry Illunga of Zambeezi
“Fair trade is about working together to create meaningful jobs and celebrate lives of meaning.” – Mac McCoy of dZi Handmade