Schools and community groups in Monmouthshire are invited to be part of the county’s biggest ever Fairtrade Coffee Morning during this year’s Fairtrade Fortnight from 22nd September to 5th October.
Coffee is one of the products that has a high risk of contributing to tropical deforestation, as native forests are cleared for plantations. But Fairtrade coffee, as well as providing a fair price for coffee farmers and a premium to support local communities, also guarantees that there has been no tropical deforestation. Win, win!
That is why Monmouthshire County Council and local Fairtrade Town groups are inviting Monmouthshire schools and community groups to take part in the county’s biggest ever coffee morning at a time to suit them during Fairtrade Fortnight.
Monmouthshire is a Fairtrade county, and every year, many events are held to help people understand how adding just a few Fairtrade products to their shopping can make a big difference in the lives of farmers worldwide.
Schools which register to take part in the Coffee Morning will also be able to join a free online, interactive lesson from charity Size of Wales to learn all about coffee and tropical rainforests, and get some Fairtrade coffee to use in the staff room.
Some schools will also have the chance of winning a Fairtrade chocolate brownie making workshop for learners, or a visit from a Ugandan coffee farmer to hear about the difference that Fairtrade has made to her community.
Councillor Catrin Maby, Cabinet Member for Climate and Environment said: “More and more people know now about the difference that buying Fairtrade makes to the lives of growers and producers, but not so many people are aware of the environmental benefits that Fairtrade brings.
“That’s why we want lots of schools and groups to get involved in the biggest ever Fairtrade Coffee Morning to help get the message out there!”
To register your school or community group for the biggest ever Fairtrade Coffee Morning, please contact hazelclatworthy@monmouthshire.gov.uk 01633 644843.