10 Principles of Fair Trade Bible Study Series: Session 2: How do we help poor communities?

The Fair Trade Association of Australia and New Zealand (FTAANZ) supports Fair Trade Faith Groups as part of our Communities program. 

The guiding principles of the Fair Trade movement worldwide are the 10 Principles of Fair Trade, developed by the World Fair Trade Organisation. The Fair Trade Association of Australia and New Zealand has developed a series of Bible Studies relating to each of these 10 Principles. 

This online event is the second in a series of six Bible Study sessions, facilitated by the Fair Trade Association, for followers of Jesus Christ to learn more about the Fair Trade movement and how these 10 Principles link with biblical truths and values. 

This session will look at the question: "How do we help poor communities?" in the context of Principles 3 & 4.

BIBLE LESSON 3
PRINCIPLE 3: FAIR TRADE PRACTICES

The organisation must have concern for the social, economic and environmental well being of marginalised producers. It is responsible and professional in meeting its commitments in a timely manner. Suppliers respect contracts and deliver products on time and to the desired quality.

BIBLE LESSON 4
PRINCIPLE 4: FAIR PAYMENT

A fair price is one that has been mutually agreed by all through dialogue and participation, which provides fair pay to the producers and can also be sustained by the market, taking into account equal pay for men and women and a Local Living Wage.