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
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Hello! My name is Sabeena Ahmed.
I'm a fairtrade campaigner, educator and social entrepreneur.
I was born and educated in Manchester, UK.
I'm a qualified PGCE ESOL Practitioner, adore fairtrade chocolate and support breast cancer research.
I promote the sustainable development goals, fair trade ethical living and the circular economy.
This is a brief summary of my fairtrade activities and campaigns in the United Arab Emirates spanning 2009 to 2020.
I celebrated Fairtrade Fortnight and International Women's Day 2020 Dubai, UAE with my sister Irem.
This year the Fairtrade Foundation UK's campaign is all about the women, who grow the cocoa in the chocolate. The hashtag is #SHEDESERVES.
I was so pleased to learn about the House of Commons UK also supports Fairtrade Fortnight 2020.
The World Fair Trade Organization's Communications team asked me to share the names of inspirational women in my life for International Women's Day 2020.
This years campaign hashtag is #SheEmpowersMe
I chose to mention 4 ladies and invited them to continue the video challenge.
Ms Christina Longden - The Lorna Young Foundation
Ms Samini Bibi - Sabah Pakistan
Ms Roopa Mehta (Apa) - WFTO President
Ms Moon Sharma (Apa) - Tara Projects, India
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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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