Description
This is the best-selling book written by the co-founder of the Fairtrade movement, Francisco Van der Hoff Boersma. It tells the fascinating story of how Fairtrade began and how it has evolved as a potent solution to rural poverty. It offers practical and tested solutions to alleviate global poverty and a vision of world-dignity and self-reliance. This 'little yellow book' is a charter for everyone who is looking to create an alternative, more equitable and harmonious world. Written by the co-founder of Fairtrade movement, Francisco Van der Hoff Boersma, it uses models of Fairtrade and small-scale organic farming to explain why Fairtrade farmers don't need all the money and luxury that is deemed so important in the West to thrive. By earning a fair wage for their produce and through hard work, they can create inclusive, vibrant communities of people who are interconnected, valued and celebrated. The author also tells the fascinating story of how Fairtrade began and how it has evolved as a potent solution to rural poverty.This best-selling book is an inspiring account of the campesino movement that offers practical and tested solutions to alleviate global poverty and a vision of world-dignity and self- reliance.
About the Author
Francisco Van der Hoff is a Dutch worker-priest with doctorates in economics and theology. He co-founded Fairtrade 30 years ago. He lives in the mountains of Oaxaca in Mexico working with indigenous coffee farmers (campesinos).
Reviews
Van der Hoff brings to life the story of Fairtrade, a story for the new world. He has demonstrated through word and action that by taking a vision and making it a reality, that a better world is indeed possible. His experience proves this: by plotting the route and leading by example, many more can follow - where people and planet are put first. Polly Higgins, Award-winning author of 'Eradicating Ecocide' and advocate for Ecocide law and Earth law
Book Information
ISBN 9781856231701
Author Francisco Van Der Hoff Boersma
Format Paperback
Page Count 88
Imprint Permanent Publications
Publisher Permanent Publications
About the Author
Francisco Van der Hoff is a Dutch worker-priest with doctorates in economics and theology. He co-founded Fairtrade 30 years ago. He lives in the mountains of Oaxaca in Mexico working with indigenous coffee farmers (campesinos).
Reviews
Van der Hoff brings to life the story of Fairtrade, a story for the new world. He has demonstrated through word and action that by taking a vision and making it a reality, that a better world is indeed possible. His experience proves this: by plotting the route and leading by example, many more can follow - where people and planet are put first. Polly Higgins, Award-winning author of 'Eradicating Ecocide' and advocate for Ecocide law and Earth law
Book Information
ISBN 9781856231701
Author Francisco Van Der Hoff Boersma
Format Paperback
Page Count 88
Imprint Permanent Publications
Publisher Permanent Publications
