I was pleasantly surprised to receive an email from Alex Schmidt from Valy Export Madagascar mid April.
I invited him and his wife Marie Louise for lunch to learn more about their fair trade business.
During the visit I politely asked if the couple would like to participate in an interview, they agreed.
Although, a little camera shy I hope the interviews below provide consumers with an insight about their fairtrade activities and information about their products and future plans.
Introduction Interview in English and Malagasy
What inspired you to start Valy Export?
What's the most rewarding part of your job?
Is there a fairtrade movement in Madagascar?
What advice would you give consumers to purchase fairtrade?
What is the Future of Valy Export? English and Malagasy
Final message in English
Final Message in Malagasy
Marie Louse of Valy Exports Madagascar modelling SDG's 1 and 8
visit Sabeena Ahmed of The Little Fair Trade Shop Dubai - April 2019
Adam of Valy Exports Madagascar modelling SDG's 2 and 10
visit Sabeena Ahmed of The Little Fair Trade Shop Dubai - April 2019
Marie Louise of Valy Exports Madagascar models small raffia purses visit Sabeena Ahmed of The Little Fair Trade Shop Dubai April 2019
Marie Louise of Valy Exports Madagascar modelling a round red raffia bag visit Sabeena Ahmed of The Little Fair Trade Shop Dubai April 2019
Valy Exports (Unavailable at present)
So here I am for the ninth consecutive year participating in the Six Items Challenge with Labour Behind The Label.
This year the challenge commences 17th February - 31st March 2021.
I have decided to participate and support the Six Items Challenge for the ninth year because I started to campaign for garment and factory workers while caring for my mother who had been diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer.
The six items challenge means I choose six items of clothing to wear for six weeks.
This year I celebrated Fairtrade Fortnight 2021 alone shielding in London, UK.
This year the Fairtrade Foundation's campaign focussed on Climate Change.
Many thanks to all fairtrade farmers, fairtrade organisations, volunteers and The Fairtrade Foundation team for making this virtual online festival an amazing success, and motivating campaigners like myself to learn and do more. :)
Hello, Assalaam Alaikum. peace and blessings everyone!
My name is Sabeena.
I'm a fairtrade campaigner, educator and social entrepreneur.
Here is is my message for International Women's Day 2021!
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I'm Sabeena Ahmed owner and creator of The Little Fair Trade Shop. I've been an individual associate member of the World Fair Trade Organization since 2011 and together with my artisans I bring you a bespoke collection of ethically sourced fashion & gifts.
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