Since 2004, we have implemented projects across Africa and Latin America to develop sustainable businesses and improve livelihoods for farmers and craftspeople.
Newcastle upon Tyne
Joined February 2013
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Shared Interest Foundation retweeted
Join us for the 20th Anniversary of Shared Interest Foundation 🤎
At the virtual event, we will be joined by Foundation Manager Kodzo Korkortsi, #PNCEB Chair and Co-Founder Issaka Sommandé and @SharedInterest MD @PatriciaA_SI.
Register for free: tinyurl.com/ty978baj
Shared Interest Foundation retweeted
For over 30 years, Shared Interest has supported developing businesses across the globe 🤲🏽
Start where you are and be part of something big – whether that’s buying fairtrade or joining our community! The journey to a fairer future can start here, today 🌍
#WorldFairTradeDay – at Gateshead, England
Shared Interest Foundation retweeted
Our colleagues have been sharing messages of solidarity this #IWD #EmbraceEquity.
“Together let’s keep inspiring & changing the world, in every sphere that we find ourselves in & recognize the importance of gender equality in our own individual way.” Lending Manger Divine Buo
Shared Interest Foundation retweeted
Hear from 6 pioneering Fairtrade partners on how they are working with Fairtrade farmers and workers to secure brighter futures and build resilience to climate change! 💚👇
#FairtradeFortnight
fairtrade.org.uk/media-centr…
Shared Interest Foundation retweeted
Foncho farms land that was passed from generation to generation, from father to son. 🌱🍌
But now they are facing a new challenge: the climate.
Read Foncho's story: stories.fairtrade.org.uk/sto…
ALT Quote from Foncho, a Fairtrade banana farmer, 'The climate had definitely changed, today we can't predict the climate as we used to before, like our elders did.'
Shared Interest Foundation retweeted
What a good way to celebrate Ghana Independence day 🇬🇭
Join us on Monday 6 March at 12.30 for a Virtual Pod Breaking Ceremony I'm honour of Ghana Independence Day
eventbrite.co.uk/e/cocoa-pod…
Shared Interest Foundation retweeted
THE FAIR TRADE MOVEMENT WILL CONTINUE TO FIGHT FOR TRADE JUSTICE
Following the loss of one of its pioneers, we recognise #Fairtrade is under threat, and together, we are fighting back. @Cafedirect @FairtradeUK @transformtrade_
Read the full statement ➡️ lght.ly/l1lm45
Shared Interest Foundation retweeted
In light of pioneering Fair Trade organisation Traidcraft going into administration, the Fair Trade movement will continue to fight for trade justice. Read here a joint message by a group of UK Fair Trade organisations (including JTS). jts.co.uk/fight-for-trade-ju…
Shared Interest Foundation retweeted
#FairtradeFortnight is here!! 🙌
Join us in supporting producers to protect the future of our most-loved food and the planet. 🌍
📣 Retweet, spread the word and #ChooseFairtrade.
Shared Interest Foundation retweeted
Did you know? In 2019/20, 8% of Fairtrade Premium was spent on projects with an environmental impact. Including:
🌱 Crop diversification programmes
⚡ Investment in energy infrastructure
💧 Soil management and water management
#ChooseFairtrade
Shared Interest Foundation retweeted
Investing in our farmers 🤝 investing in our planet
Here are 8 ways Fairtrade farmers protect the environment: fairtrade.org.uk/media-centr…
Shared Interest Foundation retweeted
Great to catch up and share some ideas as always with @Ranavalona111 and @SharedIntFdn - thank you for your generosity of time and information Joanna
Shared Interest Foundation retweeted
Happy #WorldChocolateDay 🍫
Let’s do something different for this chocolate day and #ChooseFairtrade chocolate. By doing this, you're contributing to farmers getting a fairer price for their cocoa, supporting a brighter future for them, their families, and their communities.
Shared Interest Foundation retweeted
Shared Interest is supporting farmers across the globe in tackling the threat of climate change
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Shared Interest Foundation retweeted
Social justice 🤝 climate justice.
Here are 5 ways Fairtrade farmers are adapting to a changing climate: bit.ly/WFTD-2021
#WednesdayWisdom
Shared Interest Foundation retweeted
Today marks International Women's Day.
We provide finance to farming & handcraft co-operatives so that they are able to provide a stable income for workers. Last year our finance supported over 350,000 individuals & over a third were women. #IWD2022
Shared Interest Foundation retweeted
In partnership with Fairtrade, @benandjerrysUK financed a growing number of shade trees in 2021 🌳 🍫
More shade = healthier growing environments for cocoa trees, leading to more reliable harvests, which means more income and more resilient farmers too 🌎🤝
#ChooseFairtrade
Shared Interest Foundation retweeted
Thanks to everyone who came along to our #Fairbruary #FairtradeFortnight event with @SharedIntFdn Manager Kodzo Korkortsi about Cocoa Farming and Climate Change
If you missed it, you can watch the recording now
youtu.be/9TIb_hR6u0I via @YouTube
ALT Hands of an African farmer with cocoa beans
Shared Interest Foundation retweeted
On 23 February, join @Cafedirect, @divinechocolate, @JTS_FairTrade, @EatLiberation, @SharedInterest, @Traidcraft and @Zaytoun_CIC to hear farmers’ experiences of climate change and have the chance to put your questions to the group.
👉fairtrade.org.uk/fairtrade/e…
#FairtradeFortnight
Shared Interest Foundation retweeted
Happy #SVW2022 we're recruiting for an exciting new role giving you the opportunity to volunteer from home at a time to suit you. Check out our Trusts and Foundations Researcher role at shared-interest.com/gb/vacan… supporting @SharedIntFdn @StudentVolWeek
