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“When I visited coffee farms in Ethiopia, the farmers could not believe we spend a week's wages in their country on a cup of coffee in ours, because they see so little of the profits. Oxfam's fair trade campaign helps right this wrong.” quote by Colin Firth
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“When I visited coffee farms in Ethiopia, the farmers could not believe we spend a week's wages in their country on a cup of coffee in ours, because they see so little of the profits. Oxfam's fair trade campaign helps right this wrong.”

Colin Firth

About This Quote

Source Interview: Fair Trade Documentary, 2018

Consumers often pay high prices while producers receive little, highlighting inequitable trade structures.

In simple terms: Coffee prices are unfair to growers.

Key Takeaway

Support fair trade to balance profits.

Themes

fairness economics global trade

Mood

thoughtful concerned

Type

activism informational

When to use this quote

  • shopping groceries
  • traveling abroad
  • supporting local markets

Key Concepts

supply chain ethical consumption income disparity

Questions to Reflect On

  • What can buyers do beyond purchasing?
  • How can transparency be increased?
A Different Perspective

Higher prices may limit access for some buyers.

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