'Fairtrade Fortnight' runs until March 13 and
churches are calling for people to support it by organising events and
buying Fairtrade produce.
Since the launch of the first Fairtrade label in 1988, the Fairtrade
Foundation has been seeking to transform trading structures and
practices to help the poor and disadvantaged all over the world.
The
Foundation's focus is on helping farmers and workers improve the quality
of their lives and take more control over their futures.
Each year, Fairtrade Fortnight encourages people to buy produce that
has been produced fairly.
The campaign for 2011 is asking the nation
"to show off about buying Fairtrade", which offers 7.5 million people in
the developing world a more secure future.
The Archbishop of York, John Sentamu said: "I encourage anyone who is
organising an event during Fairtrade Fortnight. Remember your
contribution and commitment can help make a difference to those
suffering in poverty around the globe.
"Fairtrade is not about charity, it is about justice. It is about
people getting fair pay for the produce and products of their labours,
no matter where they live in the world.
"Please join me in buying Fairtrade produce where you can - this
small act makes such a big difference in the fight against global
poverty."