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Food for thought at schools' fairtrade summit

 

Children from primary schools around the Island will gather in the Tynwald chamber on Thursday for a day-long Fairtrade summit.

 

Pupils will be welcomed to the event by President of Tynwald Clare Christian and hear a keynote speaker from the UK Fairtrade Foundation.

 

They'll learn about the importance to farmers in developing countries of being paid a fair price for their crops.

 

Last year, snack time saw just 20 per cent of the children enjoy a cookie and fruit juice while the rest made do with water and a dry biscuit.

 

The event's being organised by the One World Centre.

 

Director Rosemary Clarke says it was a practical way to demonstrate inequality between those who have and have not:  

 

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