The aim of the exercise: to discover the economic and social aspects of sustainability through a given product (coffee) to get acquainted with the concept of fair trade Download the GLU
Cocoa – not all kids like it
The aim of the exercise: to sensitize to the subject of fair trade to get acquainted with the social and economic aspects of sustainability to get acquainted with the concepts of: child labour, modern slavery Download the GLU
The Real Price of Banana
The aim of the exercise: to explore the economic and social aspects of sustainability through a produce (banana) to become acquainted with the concept of fair trade Download the GLU
Fair Trade Festival
Learning objectives: To draw students’ attention to consequences of globalization. To make them aware that our choices (e.g., our responsible consumer attitude) actually affect people living in far-away regions of the earth. Download the GLU Download the GLU’s appendix
Global Food Market
Students will: learn that self-sufficiency in food production varies over time and space (comparing different nationalities), learn about today’s food transport, think about which factors facilitated the transportation of food in the 20th century and whether the latter affects the…
Food and Multinationals
Objectives: Discovering the impact of MNCs on the production of food; Learning about the exploitation of resources and farm workers by large multinational companies; Understanding the concept and benefits of Fair Trade in food production; Understanding the role of MNCs…
Food in transit
Objectives: Learning that on their way from the producer to the consumer, food items are handled by many intermediaries; considering the negative consequences this may have. Learning about the exploitation of resources and farm workers by large multinational companies. Discovering…
Kopin at Earth Garden 2015
On the weekend of the 6th and 7th of June, Kopin participated in the Earth Garden 2015 festival held at Ta’Qali National Park, with a stand offering games and information. The Earth Garden is a yearly festival that promotes the…
Kopin at the WorldFest 2015
On Sunday 24th May, Kopin took part in the WorldFest 2015 event organised at the Upper Barrakka Gardens in Valletta with a dedicated stall offering theme-related activities to the visitors. The World Fest is a yearly event organised by Maltese…
Milano World fair trade week 2015
Who seriously wants something finds a way, all the others an excuse (African proverb) From 21 to 31 May 2015, Milan was the world capital of Fair Trade. The main European and international organizations involved in fair trade were meeting…