Thursday, February 12

From Sojourners

Share the Valentine's Love and Honor African American History: Advocate for Fair Trade Certified Chocolate and Cocoa!
Chocolate is a number one Valentine's gift, but it's heartbreaking for most cocoa producers and their families. Cocoa farms are home to widespread child labor and even child slavery, especially in West Africa where most cocoa comes from.
The US chocolate industry has developed a plan of action but it keeps producers too poor to cover labor or basic needs. The REAL SOLUTION is FAIR TRADE, which gives cocoa farmers the minimum price they need to send their kids to school, pay their workers, and live with dignity. M&M/Mars, the world's biggest chocolate company, has refused to sell Fair Trade Certified chocolate despite a outcry of requests from chocolate lovers of all ages.
This Valentine's Day and African American History Month, join Sojourners, in partnership with Global Exchange, as we advocate for Fair Trade chocolate and cocoa. Tell M&M/Mars to have a heart and sell Fair Trade chocolate NOW!
Click here to take action today!

posted by Jordon | 3:52 PM | |