Since 2012, over 2,260 tonnes of Dry Rubber Content (DRC) have been traded according to the criteria of the Fair Rubber Association. As a result of this, more than EUR 1,130,000 of Fair Trade premiums could be passed on to our producer partners (as of June 2022). Each plantation has a Joint Body which decides which Fair Trade projects are selected. Fair Trade projects so far have included the following:
MEDICAL EXPENSES As the health insurance does not cover all costs, the Fair Trade fund helps.
FINALLY ELECTRICITY An advantage of electricity: Also at night, there is enough lights for doing the homework.
PENSION SCHEME Through Fair Trade premiums, pensions are raised – as in the case of the family Babu.
BETTER HOUSING After termites have eaten the old house, a new house was constructed for Upatissa family.
ENGAGED – MARRIED Hosting a wedding for up to 500 people is expensive. In Sapumalkan- de, you can at least rent pots and pans now.
COMPETITIVE SPORTS AND FUN Running shoes and light at night – Sports and fun are important as well.
FINALLY SHOWERING Bevore the public shower had been installed, one could only wash in the river.
CLEAN TAP WATER Thanks to Fair Trade premiums workers at the Frocester estate now have clean water.
SCHOLARSHIP ENABLES EDUCATION Niksan is one of many, who can study supported by a Fair Trade scholarship.
BRIDGE MAKES CONNECTIONS So far, families from Govinna had to make a big detour, now they have a bridge.
JOY OF PLAYING IN KINDERGARTEN Climbing scaffolds, swings and a new paint have been paid by Fair Trade money.
NEW ROOFS Hurricane victims received new roofing sheets for their houses.