Dear editor,Bit by bit fair trade of coffee has made a tangible difference in many farmers’ lives. Children gain access to medical care and education, before this was non-existent. Much needed infrastructure is built, and progress against poverty is achieved. These advancements are being made because people in consumer countries realize that they can have a positive impact with the way they choose to spend their money. Fair Trade Certified coffee is a socially and environmentally responsible way to conduct trade between developed and developing countries. This alternative form of trade has the power to revolutionize the global economy, illustrating that the global community can work together to provide for everyone’s needs. MUHANGA
