How cooperation works

Like solidarity, cooperation is everywhere even if we can't always see it.

Coffee that cares

Smell the delightful aroma of solidarity with fair trade coffee! Many small coffee producers, like those in the Dominican Fedecares and Conocado cooperatives supported by Plan Nagua, know all about its benefits. When their harvest is sold through fair trade, these producers receive a fair price, which is not what they get from the multinationals. At the end of the day, entire villages benefit from the increased income.

Would you like some fair trade chocolate to have with your coffee? If you want to find out where you can get these products in your area, the Équiterre Web site has three directories of purchase outlets.

The fair trade market is more than just food. You should have a look at the handcrafted fair trade merchandise made with the skilful hands of people in developing countries. They're worth checking out! Many of these exotic objects are available in shops in Québec.

So so so solidarity!

This feature article courtesy of Mes finances-Ma caisse magazine.