I've asked the big British tea brands to go transparent and say where they buy their tea from. Many popular tea blends include tea from Assam, where the workers are paid poverty wages and live in appaling conditions. But it doesn't have to be like this - please join me and ask the big brands: Who picked my tea?
Your donation today will help people like Julia in developing countries build a brighter future for their families and communities.
It's an investment in people's skills and talents and helps give them the tools to make a decent living, solve problems and leave poverty behind for good.
Together, your support and their hard work can create a better world.Thank you.
It's often the simple things that make the biggest difference. For Julia, a simple method of storing water would mean she could grow more vegetables.
Right now, legislation on trade is going through Parliament and a small group of MPs are reviewing and voting on changes to the Trade Bill and Customs Bill.
The world is full of Hidden Entrepreneurs - people who have the talent and determination to succeed, but lack the opportunity.
The government wants to replicate some of the worst EU trade policy for countries like Ghana. But we can do better - ask your MP to speak up in Parliament for trade that works for all poor countries.
Changing trade for good requires a transparent process where everyone has a seat at the negotiation table. Ask Trade Secretary Liam Fox to make sure transparency and democracy are at the heart of trade after Brexit.
Regular giving is one of the most efficient and impactful ways to donate to Traidcraft. By taking the time to set up your regular gift today, you are investing in the future of families overseas - families who need your help to get the most out of trade.
The weavers of Varanasi face poverty, debt and isolation. Unable to invest in the materials they need to produce their traditional sarees, and facing competition from cheap, man made imports, selling their beautiful products is a huge challenge. Young people are abandoning the traditional craft, forced to look for labouring work in nearby cities.
