[vc_row type="in_container" full_screen_row_position="middle" scene_position="center" text_color="dark" text_align="left" overlay_strength="0.3" shape_divider_position="bottom"][vc_column column_padding="no-extra-padding" column_padding_position="all" background_color_opacity="1" background_hover_color_opacity="1" column_shadow="none" column_border_radius="none" width="1/1" tablet_text_alignment="default" phone_text_alignment="default" column_border_width="none" column_border_style="solid"][vc_column_text]The COVID 19 pandemic has been affecting the businesses of Fairtrade coffee cooperatives since the global lockdown…
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The unprecedented global health crisis has made us realise how important it is to keep the trade flowing to not only ensure the supply of essential products but also to keep the global and local…
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On International Women’s Day (and beyond) we want to celebrate the role that women play within Fairtrade. From farmers to workers, to CEOs and staff, women in Fairtrade all strive to change trade for the…
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In Sri Lanka to support the small-scale farmers in the region of Matale, Hakmana and Puttalam get access to clean drinking water, a project under the ‘COVID-19 Fairtrade Emergency Initiative’ was implemented by Fairtrade International.…
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On Oct 2020 Fairtrade entered into a partnership with GIZ, German Agency for International Cooperation for providing direct support to producers on the frontline of the pandemic.This work is funded by the German Ministry for…
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The Fairtrade movement in the Philippines is relatively new but since the past 4 years, there has been a growing interest amongst the private and public sectors to learn about how the Fairtrade Labelling Organization…
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The impact of COVID-19  has shaken the entire world. Irrespective of the economic challenges the outbreak of COVID-19 has exposed the health and wellbeing of farmers and workers to extreme vulnerability. The farming community continues…
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Goji berry- talk about a super fruit that has your lip puckering with its sweet and sour taste! A dark reddish-orange colour, oval-shaped berry native to Asia with a great potentiality due to its medicinal,…
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Network of Asia and Pacific Producers (NAPP) has 26 Fairtrade certified SPOs supporting over 5000 small producers producing a wide array of FT products such as tea, coffee, fresh fruits, spices, and nuts.  Though the…
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The COVID-19 pandemic brought unexpected challenges and uncertainties to every business activity across the globe. While Korea was seriously affected by the COVID-19 in early 2020 however, the country managed to keep the spreading of…
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The Fairtrade Relief Fund has helped the most vulnerable communities of Green Gold Cooperative – FLO ID 39324- a Fairtrade Coffee SPO in Myanmar to address various social challenges faced by the farmers and their…
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Around 100 million rural households are engaged in cotton production in more than 75 countries around the globe. Ninety percent of the world’s cotton farmers live in developing countries, which is where Fairtrade focuses its…
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Government agencies and commercial organizations recognize Fairtrade as a trusted partner to provide direct support to producers on the frontline of the pandemic. With the next wave already in sight, the COVID-19 pandemic continues to…
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A workshop was organized by the top rice exporters of Pakistan to train the women working in rice plantations and the rice millers on the basic Juvenile rights of the children of female agriculture workers…
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Fairtrade Network of Asia and Pacific Producers takes the pleasure of announcing a  new Partnership Agreement with International Cooperative Alliance Asia and Pacific (ICA-AP).  The International Cooperative Alliance (ICA) is a non-profit international association established…
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The COVID 19 global pandemic has been affecting the businesses of Fairtrade coffee cooperatives since April 2020. The farmgate coffee price has reached the lowest in the last decade, reducing by 40 percent lesser than…
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In all likelihood, this year’s World Coffee Day on October 1st does not occupy a prominent place on your calendar.  There are so many other dates that compete for our attention, that a day dedicated…
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It is our pleasure to inform you that 'Network of Asia and Pacific Producers (NAPP)' in association with the 'European Commission (EU)' is organizing a ‘Fairtrade Sugar Talk’ between ‘Fairtrade Leaders’ on:- Leveraging Fairtrade Model…
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The tea production in China resumed its operation since late Feb and March.  Despite this progress, Chinese tea growers like the growers in other producing countries are negatively affected as the supply chain is disrupted…
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Alongside the current challenges posed by the COVID 19 pandemic, the count-down to man-made climate change crisis has already begun. While the California wildfires have caused more deaths and destruction so far this year than…
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Pakistan, officially the Islamic Republic of Pakistan is the world's fifth-most populous country with a population exceeding 212.2 million, out of which 103,428,419 is current female population (49.2%). Pakistan’s most populous province, Punjab, had a…
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We at NAPP are saddened by the demise of Mr. Prem Tamang on the 10th of August 2020. He had served as a NAPP Board member from the inception of NAPP and represented the Tea…
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On World Fair Trade Day, Fairtrade International announces the launch of a “Fairtrade Producer Relief Fund” and establishment of a “Fairtrade Producer Resilience Fund” in response to the global COVID-19 pandemic. The two funding mechanisms,…
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Due to the current pandemic, the Fairtrade certified coffee producers in the Gayo Highland region of Indonesia have been facing multiple economic and social challenges on the ground. The lockdown in its export destination countries…
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On 3rd June 2020, a training program on Organic Certification was organised by the University of Agricultural Sciences Karnataka, India for its students. The University has its jurisdiction over 7 districts in northern Karnataka. Greater…
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Businesses in Pakistan continue to remain open with the lifting of coronavirus restrictions by the Govt. Returning to work amidst the pandemic will need strict guidelines for workplace-level risk assessments and the implementation of preventive…
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The world’s most beloved beverage which comes from some of the most economically challenged countries in the Global South is being severely hit during the COVID 19 pandemic. In Asia, some of the best coffee…
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The 2020 year has been challenging for consumers, producers, and businesses across the globe. While many continue to battle against various challenges on the ground and at the market front, it is now the need…
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As per the recent Govt. announcement, major businesses have resumed their activities in Pakistan. Following the directive, Sports ball factories in the country are gradually starting their productions under the Govt. policies. Vision Technologies FLO…
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The COVID-19 crisis is a disaster for millions of children. On World Day against Child Labour, we highlight the risks to children’s wellbeing and four ways Fairtrade is responding. The United Nations and child rights…
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On this World Day Against Child Labour, Network of Asia and Pacific Producers (NAPP) extends their support through its social media platforms, to voice out the messages from the Fairtrade Producers organizations in the Philippines,…
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Due to the ongoing trade restrictions, it is estimated that the number of people facing food insecurity worldwide could double to 265 million as per the projection of the UN in April. Though Govts. worldwide are…
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The Fairtrade Asia Coffee Webinar successfully concluded on 5th June with around 90 attendees from different coffee organisations across the globe. The theme of the webinar ‘Effect of COVID-19 on Fairtrade Supply chain across Asia…
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Dear Friends of Fairtrade NAPP, We extend our sincere gratitude, on behalf of NAPP and its members for your support in this time of need. We have kept all channels of communication open and continue…
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Our organization Small Organic Farmers’ Association has been Fairtrade certified for more than 21 years. We work with and support more than 3700 farmer families to produce organic raw products:- tea, spices, coconut, etc. as…
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Amidst rapid spread of COVID19 and continuing challenges, the Fairtrade producer organizations across the Asia Pacific continue to invest in programs to strengthen their resilience and build a stronger farming community, to prevent a long-haul…
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On March 19, the Government of Sri Lanka (GOSL) declared a partial shutdown of all ports and a nationwide lock-down since March 20 with the exceptions of agriculture activities. The Fairtrade producer organizations continue to…
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The Network of Asia and Pacific Producers currently has 16 Small Producer Organizations in Sri Lanka producing a wide array of Fairtrade certified products such as tea, coffee, cocoa, fresh fruits, herbs, and spices, among…
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The rise in the number of COVID 19 cases (110,767 infected) has made Iran one of the most vulnerable countries in the Asia Pacific Region. This situation has triggered an alarming economic crisis in the…
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The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has put an unexpected pressure across the sugar supply chain in India, a country where approx.  50 million population are dependent on income generated by sugar-related industries with an estimated 35…
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Gender-Based Violence (GBV) is a deeply rooted social issue faced by people all over the world and continues to be one of the most eminent Human Rights violations in most societies. While both men and…
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Gender balance is essential for economies and communities to thrive, yet in many of the countries, women farmers receive lower pay than men, are often unable to own land and struggle to access loans or…
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Network of Asia and Pacific Producers was invited to be a part of the Coffee Outlook, an annual conference held in Vietnam with a focus on trends in Coffee marketing, retailing and branding to address…
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Pic: NAPP team along with Board Members Out of all the marketing instruments available trade fairs offer by far the widest range of functions. This is where our Producer Organizations can conduct business, cultivate their…
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The tea plantation workers are engaged in the fields the whole day which leaves them little or no time for any leisure and entertainment. Due to their labor-intensive work, they are found to be physically…
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Rice is one of the key Fairtrade Products from the region supporting over 27 producer organizations across India, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, and Thailand.  The decline in the sales of Ft rice from the region has…
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Agriculture is one of the most climate-sensitive sectors because extreme events and changes in weather pervasively affect the crop production. During the past few years, variations in the environment have negatively affected the agriculture sector…
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Bananas are one of the most exported fresh fruit in the world, excluding plantain, global export volume has reached 18.1 million tons in 2017. The banana industry has provided income to millions of rural households…
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Pic: KMPG Consultants interacting with Farmers The investment of Fairtrade Premium is targeted at improving the social, economic, and environmental conditions of the farming community (farmers & workers). Deciding democratically on how the Premium is…
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On this International Labour Day , Network of Asia and Pacific Producers extend its gratitude to the entire labour force for being our front liners not only in times of crisis but otherwise too. We…
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Negros Occidental in the Philippines was put under Enhanced Community Quarantines since March 30th, strictly restricting all farming activities and daily regular movement. The nation-wide curfew has caused a prolonged delay in the harvesting of…
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The 14 days lockdown period in Pakistan, has now been extended till 30th April by the Govt. ,due to the rising numbers of novel cases in the country. All the operations on field and factories…
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This Fashion Revolution Week, we stand in solidarity with our cotton farmers, workers, and producers who work hard to grow cotton to provide us with one of the important necessities of life i.e. clothing. Network…
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Do you know the difficulties coffee farmers go through to bring that cup of coffee to your table? Farmers as the unsung heroes in the fight against COVID 19 The COVID pandemic has no doubt…
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The tea industry, which was under lockdown since March 24th now remains operational,  post the notification issued by Govt. of India permitting tea industry, including plantations to carry out essential works with a maximum of…
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has withdrawn its prior message on the wearing of masks only by the person infected with COVID19 and by health practitioners/ people tending to the sick. CDC mentions that…
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In Sri Lanka prior to the nation-wide curfew, Fairtrade tea producers were actively engaged in forming voluntary health teams and carrying out massive awareness programs to educate the workers to take preventive measures. During this…
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Medical practitioners around the globe have been working tirelessly to save the lives of millions despite the imminent danger to their health and safety. Hospitals are reported running short on protective gears and medical supplies…
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COVID 19 - FEAR of STEREOTYPING, DISCRIMINATION, and STIMGA As the world continues to battle the Coronavirus (COVID-19), NAPP sees that women, children, people with disabilities, the marginalized and the displaced, are most at risk…
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The Philippines is one of the largest sugar producers in the world, with around seventeen provinces involved in the growing of sugarcane as their primary income. Currently, Network of Asia and Pacific Producers has 05…
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The continuous rise in the number of COVID19 cases across the globe has sparked ongoing worries about a shortage of food and medical supplies. With the nationwide lockdown to control the spread of the virus,…
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Govt. of India has announced lockdown of the entire country till 14th April leading to the temporary closure of operations in most tea estates and factories across India. The plucking season in Assam and West…
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In India with a population of over 1.3 billion, Kerala remains maximum impacted as on date with over 200 cases, 22 cases reported in Idukki and Kottayam where the majority of Fairtrade farmers from Manarcadu…
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Dear members of the NAPP family, In these extremely challenging times, I would like to reiterate our full support and solidarity with you, your families and communities in your region. At Fairtrade NAPP, the health…
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Amidst the rising fears of our farmers, workers and producers on the rapid spread of the coronavirus resulting in close down of agricultural operations, a decline of production and loss of sales, most of the…
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To celebrate International Women’s Day today, we are featuring some of the countless inspiring women who work in Fairtrade farms and communities. In Honduras, young women spearheading a revival of cocoa production have planted 1.5…
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In the run up to International Women’s Day, we are featuring some of the countless inspiring women who work in Fairtrade farms and communities. Today, we shine the spotlight on Hannah Nduta who despite being…
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In the run up to International Women’s Day, we are featuring some of the countless inspiring women who work in Fairtrade farms and communities. Today, meet Agnes Chebii, a mother of four and leader of…
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Dear members of the NAPP family, As you are aware, the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) has spread to all the continents and has travelers around the world on edge. The situation is still fluid and evolving…
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In the run up to International Women’s Day, we are featuring some of the countless inspiring women who work in Fairtrade farms and communities. Today, meet Pham thi Huyen Anh, one of the first women…
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In the run up to International Women’s Day, we are featuring some of the countless inspiring women who work in Fairtrade farms and communities. Today, meet Wendy Rodriguez who, after fleeing from what was then…
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Pic: In the middle Preema Gurung- daughter of woman worker showing her football skills and tricks with Fairtrade football Tea production- a lucrative business in the North East Region of India, remains a high-risk commodity…
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    [caption id="attachment_10843" align="aligncenter" width="1024"] The Philippines is one of the largest sugar producers in the world. Around seventeen provinces of the Philippines grow sugarcane. Fairtrade Network of Asia and Pacific Producers currently has…
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[caption id="attachment_10798" align="aligncenter" width="1024"]       The participants were handed out Certificates on the concluding day of the training[/caption] While the sensitivity of tea plants to the environments in which they are grown forms…
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[vc_row type="in_container" full_screen_row_position="middle" scene_position="center" text_color="dark" text_align="left" overlay_strength="0.3" shape_divider_position="bottom"][vc_column column_padding="no-extra-padding" column_padding_position="all" background_color_opacity="1" background_hover_color_opacity="1" column_shadow="none" column_border_radius="none" width="1/1" tablet_text_alignment="default" phone_text_alignment="default" column_border_width="none" column_border_style="solid"][vc_column_text]   Pic: Women at Ketiara Business Group ‘’ My name is Ibu Rahmah, I am a…
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As part of the EC- FPA Project co-funded by the European Union, the second workshop on “Support to greater participation of Young producers in NAPP” for southeast Asian young producers was organized in Bangkok, Thailand…
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For newly certified Fairtrade Producer Organizations to transform and strengthen their farmers must be empowered with knowledge, skill, and entrepreneurship. For Fairtrade to develop it is essential that its Producer organizations develop and a Producer…
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The network of Asia and Pacific Producers (NAPP) recently initiated a 02-day Soccer ball match in Lahore, Pakistan, from 28th to 29th December 2019. The match included an exposure trip for the players and coaching…
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Post the awarding of EC FPA (European Commission Framework of Partnership) Project grant by European Union to Fairtrade International, the first workshop on “Support to greater participation of Young producers in NAPP- South Asia’’ was…
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A new guide to fair trade labels aimed at helping consumers and companies navigate the increasingly confusing world of sustainability and ethical schemes has praised Fairtrade for its track record on workers’ rights, protecting the…
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What does farming have to do with human rights? Most of us are familiar with human rights such as equality, freedom of religion and expression, and freedom from slavery and persecution. But there are also…
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Workshop on Harvest and Post- harvest processing, Quality  and Cupping of Coffee; Block chain concept in Coffee , Use of software Technology in Agriculture and Revised Fairtrade SPO Standard A 02 day workshop was conducted…
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On 11th Sep 2019 Network of Asia and Pacific Producers (NAPP) was invited to be a part of the research workshop - a collaboration between the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences UGM (University of…
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[caption id="attachment_9771" align="aligncenter" width="601"] ECFPA Team ( Fairtrade International, CLAC, FTA, NAPP)[/caption]   The EU has awarded Fairtrade International (FI) an FPA project grant that will be implemented by five partner organizations: Fairtrade International, 03…
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Coffee is a key commodity in Southeast Asia, with total coffee exports from ASEAN worth US$ 6.2 billion in 2017 or about 16 percent of world coffee exports. The region produces over 25 percent of…
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FAIRTRADE PARTICIPATION AT SCAJ- WORLD SPECIALTY COFFEE CONFERENCE AND EXHIBITION IN TOKYO JAPAN The 03 Producer Networks from Africa (FTA), Asia and Pacific (NAPP) and Latin America (CLAC) with the support from Fairtrade Japan participated…
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Fairtrade Stakeholders Meeting on Living Income- South East Asia Opening of the stakeholders meeting by Armiyadi Mansur- NAPP Board Member Majority of the worlds small scale coffee farmers are in Asia, Africa and Latin America…
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Visit of Fairtrade Marketing Organization – Fairtrade Hongkong to Fairtrade certified Sportsball Producers in Pakistan With a primary objective to observe menstrual hygiene management and the situation of skill development of women in Punjab, Pakistan…
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Network of Asia and Pacific Producers (NAPP) ‘4th Gender Leadership School’ was recently launched in Pakistan on July 11th. The launch was followed by Training of Trainers, attended by 30 participants (15 Females 15 Men)…
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SRI-PROM project is funded by FT Italy with ICEI Italy as an applicant. The main objective of the project is to develop new spice SPO supply chain and find market for Sri Lankan Fairtrade spices…
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The Bangkok team meeting of NAPP held in May 2019, provided an excellent opportunity to provide introductory briefing about EC-FPA to the NAPP team members from Asia Pacific region. As part of one of the…
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The Fashion Revolution week was celebrated in April 2019 in Germany. Fashion Revolution is a global movement that runs all year long. During this week, fashion is celebrated as a positive influence, the industry practices…
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Fairtrade - Network of Asia and Pacific Producers (NAPP) launched the second Gender Leadership School (GLS) in June in Indonesia, South East Asia. GLS is targeting women and youth from Fairtrade certified organizations across South…
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