Stevenage MP Stephen McPartland met farmers from the Ivory Coast, Rwanda and the Dominican Republic to hear more about how the Fairtrade Foundation's campaigns help them out of poverty.

Stephen McPartland MP said, “I am delighted to support Fairtrade Fortnight and the She Deserves a Living Income campaign, which celebrates the hard work of women cocoa farmers and calls on all of us to do more to increase their incomes. I know there are many people in the Stevenage area who support Fairtrade, buying Fairtrade chocolate and other goods for themselves which helps farmers get a better deal.”

A new report from the Fairtrade Foundation, who are leading the She Deserves a Living Income campaign, reveals women cocoa farmers often carry the greatest burden for the least reward. It calls on the government and businesses to ensure farmers earn living incomes by 2030 in line with the UN’s Global Goals to end poverty.

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