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The Impact of Fair T rade on C ommunity B uilding in Kenya

The Impact of Fair T rade on C ommunity B uilding in Kenya. Any definition of a culture of peace must address the problem of achieving justice for communities and individuals who do not have the means to compete or cope without structured assistance and compassionate help

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The Impact of Fair T rade on C ommunity B uilding in Kenya

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  1. The Impact of Fair Trade on Community Building in Kenya Any definition of a culture of peace must address the problem of achieving justice for communities and individuals who do not have the means to compete or cope without structured assistance and compassionate help By MahnazAfkhami Galo Palacio, GrigoriosSarantis& Alexander Robbs

  2. Introduction What is community building? • “Community Building is the real relationship that people create between them” Jerry L. Hampton • The increase of equality, solidarity and values of human rights, quality of life and the reduction of disconnect individuals

  3. Kenya’s Background • Diversity of cultures, languages, and behaviors • Unequal distribution of wealth • Gini 42.5% • 6% HIV/AIDS positive • GDP $70.85 billion • 40% Unemployment Kenya needs Fair Trade

  4. Group Diversity

  5. Religious Diversity

  6. Motivation • Gain better understanding of Fair Trade and its effect on Kenyan communities • Raises standard of living • Wealth creation • Fairer distribution of wealth • Create awareness

  7. Literature Review • GeertHofstedeanalysis • Global EDGE date base • UNICEF • Ten Thousand Villages • Chapter “Exploration Into Personal Interface” • Centre for International Market Access (CIMA) • Kenya’s National Trade Policy • Cooperation for Fair Trade in Africa (COFTA) • SMOlart Self Help Group

  8. Cultural Dimensions

  9. Raising Standards of Living • Wealth & Employment • Job creation • Environment • Kenya Gatsby Trust (KGT) • Oserian flower farm • Helping small growers into commercial realms • Started 20 years ago with 30 members  Now: 600 members • Physical & Mental Health • Fairtrade Africa assists farmers with HIV/AIDS • Premiums for healthcare assistance • Education • SACDEP: 450 benefit from higher education • Economics of modern agriculture • Schools attended by 95% of farmer’s children • Recreation & Leisure Time • Focus Group projects lead to 66.7% direct benefit • Social Belonging

  10. Political Perspective • Trade policies • Compliance with WTO • USAID cooperation • Collective decision making • Long-term goals of democratization and trade promotion • COFTA’s services towards communities • Marketing and logistics

  11. Conclusion • Fair trade helps build communities • Raises standard of living and quality of life • Good first step, but more can be accomplished • Power to the people!

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