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Tackling Global Poverty

Whilst a world without extreme poverty might seem like a distant dream, significant progress has been achieved in recent years and the lives of hundreds of millions of people have been improved.

We believe that when undertaken equitably, trade and finance have an unparalleled capacity to enhance quality of life. We strive for a fairer world, where basic human needs are met and rights are respected, and are proud that over a million people benefit every year from our work.

Read on to hear about our tackling global poverty programme and ways to get involved. You can also keep in touch via our tackling global poverty Facebook and Twitter pages.

Fairtrade leadership

Fairtrade leadership

We will continue to show the greatest commitment to Fairtrade in the UK, remaining second to none in terms of availability and overtrade.

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Campaigning against poverty

Campaigning against poverty

The Co-operative has a history of campaigning on issues that matter to our members and customers – from trade justice to human rights to climate change.

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Get involved

lendwithcare.org

We work with CARE International UK to support lendwithcare.org, an innovative scheme whereby people in the UK can lend small sums of money to entrepreneurs in the developing world to help grow their business.

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Products supporting development

Products supporting development

We offer support in a number of ways that help members and customers raise money for community projects in the developing world.

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Overseas co-operative support

Overseas co-operatives

Co-operatives have been recognised as offering one of the best ways to help alleviate poverty and we believe passionately in the power of people working together to create a better life for themselves.

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Ethical trading and human rights

Ethical trading and human rights

For years we have fought for trade justice and today we continue to strive for a fairer world, where basic human needs are met and rights are respected.

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