The decline of cotton production has forced poor people in parts of India to either migrate to find alternative work or to face a dramatic drop in living standards. The downward spiral has been caused by many factors but one common denominator is the over-use of pesticides. Toxins have penetrated the soil, making huge swathes of land infertile.
Traidcraft helps poor cotton farmers like Durgamma by training them in organic production methods. By producing natural fertilizers and pesticides, Durgamma has improved her family's income, the environment in which she works and the future of cotton faming in their region.
Just £50 from you could help us improve the long-term prospects of other cotton farmers in India. Today and for generations to come.
Free Delivery Offer on Gifts for Life - To qualify, choose your Gift for Life and add it to basket. Before you check out, enter the promotion code GFLA11 in the 'Media or Promotion Code' box then click 'Update Basket'. Carry on through the checkout and at the 'Delivery' stage you will see that free delivery has been added to your basket.
What You Get
You'll receive a card containing details about the fair trade gift you've chosen which you can pass on to your friend or relative. They'll be overjoyed to hear of the unique gift you've chosen for them that will help to change the lives of some of the world's poorest people through better trade.
Why should I give Gifts for Life?
Gifts for Life are unique presents that will bring joy to a friend or relative - and make a lasting difference to the lives of producers in developing countries struggling to make a living.
None of these gifts are a quick-fix for poverty. Traidcraft's charity, Traidcraft Exchange believes in lifelong solutions brought about through better trade. Every gift in this catalogue will help a small-scale producer to make the most of their wonderful skills by enabling them to sell their produce to local and overseas consumers for a fair price.
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