Transform Trade: This Is Better Than We Planned
Dear Friend,
After a difficult start to 2023, the ethical trade movement is bouncing back in a big way.
We are delighted to announce that thanks to pledges from Shared Earth, Ethical Shop and several other anonymous donors, donations to the Producer Fund made before midnight on the 30th April will be doubled.*
This is an unprecedented opportunity to invest in the future of ethical trade. Can you help us make it count?
Donate now <https://transform-trade.us6.list-manage.com/track/click?u=742651e2cb92ae3a9ca13a3d9&id=efdac627cf&e=952e550679>
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'Women are motivated and strong here, we just need opportunities.'
Asha Yadav, Sadhna, India
Cooperatives like Sadhna, where Asha Yadav works, provide fair and sustainable income to many - they are an innovative and inspirational alternative to the mainstream world of trade.
But these are not easy times to run an ethical business. As Asha says, there is strength and motivation to succeed - but there is not always the right opportunity.
The Producer Fund is about providing vital investment and building resilience through direct grants, coaching, advice and advocacy. It helps producer collectives create opportunities where there were previously none.
Until midnight on April 30th, your donation will be doubled to help strengthen more community-transforming groups like Sadhna. <https://transform-trade.us6.list-manage.com/track/click?u=742651e2cb92ae3a9ca13a3d9&id=36d669bda3&e=952e550679>
The power of producers
If you believe that trade can be fair and business can be a solution to poverty... invest in producers and they'll prove you right.
If you think people deserve to work in safety without fear of harm or harassment... invest in producers and they'll make it happen for more and more people.
If you can't accept slavery, child labour and exploitation hidden in everyday products... invest in producers and be part of the alternative.
Donate now <https://transform-trade.us6.list-manage.com/track/click?u=742651e2cb92ae3a9ca13a3d9&id=ab7e9b0e4c&e=952e550679>
Ethical trade solves so many problems - it's a catalyst for education, healthcare, better nutrition, stronger support networks... so many things.
Your investment today will be doubled to help secure the future of ethical enterprises in countries like India, Bangladesh, Kenya and Tanzania... and the world will be a better place for it.
But this window of opportunity won't be around for very long - will you help us use it for maximum impact? <https://transform-trade.us6.list-manage.com/track/click?u=742651e2cb92ae3a9ca13a3d9&id=e31f52c0f4&e=952e550679>
I wanted to end by saying a simple thank you - the future of ethical trade is brighter because of people like you. We're grateful for everything you do.
Warm regards,
Kate and the Transform Trade team
P.S. Want to know more about the amazing producer your donations will support? Take a look. <https://transform-trade.us6.list-manage.com/track/click?u=742651e2cb92ae3a9ca13a3d9&id=c0479e245d&e=952e550679>
*Thanks to donations from Shared Earth, Ethical shop and several anonymous donors, all donations to the Producer Fund will be matched until midnight on the 30th April up to a total £40,000. There is a good chance this match funding total will increase even further and we'll keep everyone informed if and when that happens.
So everybody benefits.
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