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Fairtrade gives teachers a great opportunity to explore with learners many issues that face our global society: where our food comes from, supply chains, fairness vs unfairness, interconnectedness, the power of the individual, ethical business and sustainable development. When schools in the UK focus on Fairtrade, they show solidarity with children in poorer countries and this connection brings them together in a powerful global movement for change. We are asking schools to be part of this movement of change, to learn about Fairtrade, to support it and promote it. To support schools, we offer a wide range of free resources and three Fairtrade School Awards, which give lots of opportunities to develop learners' knowledge and understanding of global issues, as well as explore and critically evaluate Fairtrade. The Fairtrade School Awards aren't just about teaching about a single issue - they aim to allow learners to examine what fairness means, as well as how they can be involved in changing the world around them, promoting active citizenship as they understand the impact they have as citizens and young consumers. The Fairtrade School Awards are supported by The Co-op.


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