Trade Justice

In this section we have included resources on trade justice, Fairtrade and debt.

Primary

Oxfam's The Clothes Line examines the textile industry in India and explores the concept of fairtrade, designed for students ages 7 - 11.

Go Bananas follows the journey of a banana from when it is picked to when it arrives in our shops and explores who profits along the way.  This resource can be used for Primary Geography, Art, English, Science and Literacy.

Second Level

Fairtrade Mark Ireland has produced an educational DVD for CSPE students, Fair Comment (available from their website for €5), along with the activities pack which contains both activities for use with the DVD and without.

Trade & Globalisation is a Junior Certificate and Geography resource that explores the role that trade plays in global inequality. 

Centre Resources

Fairtrade Workshop for Senior Primary

Guide to Becoming a Fairtrade School