Designed for Fairtrade Fortnight 2021, this Education Pack for further education has been produced for teachers and educators to discuss how the climate crisis affects farmers and workers overseas. Through the materials in this pack, young people will have the opportunity to discover how their choices can impact people around the world, but also the planet that we live on.

In this Education Pack, you will find…

• Assembly Plans

• Lesson Plans

• Fairtrade Fortnight Quiz

• Home Learning Grid

• Producer stories

• Information on how to get involved in the ‘Choose the world you want’ Festival for Fairtrade Fortnight 2021

In the Gola Rainforest of Sierra Leone, a group of cocoa farmers work hard to protect their way of life, their beautiful forest and their livelihoods. Through having a better and more secure income, they can farm in a forest friendly way and protect their beautiful home from the threats of deforestation and biodiversity loss. The story is told by 14-year-old Beshey, whose family have been cocoa farmers for generations.

The film is 12 minutes 51 seconds and there is a shorter version (4 minutes) is below.

‘Unravelling the Thread: The Story of Cotton’ explores where cotton comes from and some of the difficulties faced along the supply chain.

This 12 minute film helps young people understand the impacts of fast fashion and highlights the difference consumers can make to people’s lives through their buying choices.

Download the accompanying Home Learning Challenge for lots of fun activities to try after watching the film. Younger viewers may want to enjoy the short film ‘Look for the Label‘ to learn where our clothes come from.

Students can read about Ebrottié, a cocoa farmer from Côte d’Ivoire, in French. They are introduced to new vocabulary and can see how much they understand with a set of questions.

This activity allows students to think about the power of their voice, both as a consumer but also as a campaigner. It encourages them to think about how big changes in the world have come about and the difference that we can all make in the world.