Guest guest Posted January 26, 2003 Report Share Posted January 26, 2003 How much of the cost of your favourite instant coffee gets back to the person who grew it? The answer - shockingly little. Many coffee farmers now earn less for their crop than it cost them to grow. Without urgent action, 25 million growers face ruin, unable to put food on the table, send their children to school, or buy basic medicines. As part of our call to Make Trade Fair, Oxfam is urging coffee companies to pay farmers a decent price. Oxfam's getting as many people as possible to sign a petition - the big noise - to stop people getting ripped off in poor countries due to unfair trade rules. Bono and Kofi Annan are already supporters, along with thousands of other people world-wide. They still need your support and that of your friends, family and colleagues your to send a strong message to our leaders that unfair trade is inexcusable. http://www.maketradefair.com/go/join/?s=142212n -- PAT (In London, Ontario) Email List: townhounds- townhounds/ Personal Email: SANTBROWN Personal Webpage: http://www.angelfire.com/art/pendragon/ ---------- * " Until he extends the circle of compassion to all living things, man will not himself find peace. " - Albert Schweitzer * " Don't be afraid. Just start the tape. " - Anne Rice * " I don't do pawprints. " -- Snoopy ---------- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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