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As organic food becomes 'the' desirable food to grow
in the 'developing world' the hardest decision to
make is what to buy for dinner. Knowing what's ok
and what's ethical is not always straight forward.
Don't give up!
Hands On this month reveals how re-establishing partnerships
between producer and purchaser helps give small producers
both an income and a voice - so everyone profits.
A
Fair Grind:
For most of us coffee is the first thing we crave
in the morning, but how many of us think about where
it comes from? For a group of organic coffee producers
in Mexico, knowing that they receive a fair price
for their product means that the success of their
chain of coffee shops is almost as sweet as the smell
of their coffee!
Net
Profit:
With more than one million people dying from malaria
each year, finding ways to control it is crucial.
Tanzania has been a world leader in research into
mosquito nets and is home to some of the most innovative
malaria control marketing projects in Africa. Promoting
'Dip-It-Yourself' mosquito nets, it is hoping that
every household gets involved in DIY.
Danish
Delight!:
Looks at Urtekram, the first company to go organic
in Europe and how it's combining ecology with ethics.
Selling only organic and Fair Trade products, the
company not only has a large range of products but
also a large collection of certificates to match.
Babassu
Breakers:
The Babassu breakers of north-eastern Brazil are very
tough indeed. Not only have they had to fight for
their livelihood but they have to crack the hardest
nut on earth too! Now thanks to a 10-year partnership
with The Body Shop, both their own future and that
of the Babassu palms are looking secure.
Community
Capital:
For John Magala-Mukiibi, tailoring on the outskirts
of Uganda's capital city has meant earning a basic
living for many years. Now thanks to DFID's City-Community
Challenge Fund, John, like many other small businesses,
has been given the capital to grow. But he's not stopping
there, he wants to pass on his skills to the younger
generation, ensuring that this investment truly is
a community investment.
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