New classrooms and equipment are just some of the facilities that the Fairtrade premium on Traidcraft teas is helping to provide in Tanzania.
And individual workers, including tea plucker Adriano Kalili, who features on the new Traidcraft packaging, are also benefiting. The fair wage he receives means he has been able to build a three-bedroom house for his wife, Alizeta, and their three children – and the Fairtrade premium has helped to provide the roof.
Paying school fees
Working at Kibena means Adriano is able to pay the school fees for his 10-year-old daughter, Adela, and help with the cost of schooling two orphaned relatives too.
“I would like to improve the lives of my children,” he said. “I would like them to go to secondary school and higher education, so they can work in a good position. Please continue buying tea from Kibena to help us to improve our life conditions.”
Adriano’s working day is made a little easier as he is the proud owner of a bicycle, which he bought in 1999. Using it to move from field to field can save him up to 25 minutes at a time - helping him to reach his target of six baskets of tea each day.
Adriano’s journeys to and from home are also safer, thanks to a local cycle track paid for with the Fairtrade premium.
How to buy Fairtrade products
By buying from Traidcraft’s Fairtrade range, not only do you get quality products to enjoy, but you’re helping people like Adriano in other countries to get a better deal.
You can buy online at traidcraftshop.co.uk and some products are available in supermarkets and other shops.