14th Jul 2009 - 00:00
Abstract
A new international ‘Fairtrade Towns’ website that will connect nearly 700 Fairtrade towns in 18 countries has been launched by the Fairtrade Foundation.
The new website combines information about the history of Fairtrade Towns internationally, a Google map, the latest news and events, downloadable resources and tools. It also has an interactive social networking section where campaigners can share ideas through forums and discussion groups. It's currently available in eight languages and is part of a three-year European Union funded Fairtrade Towns in Europe project launched in 2007. Fairtrade Towns coordinator Bruce Crowther said: "We hope the new website will help inspire, inform and unite Fairtrade Towns across Europe and beyond and provide Fairtrade Town activists with a space to share ideas, resources and advice online." Weblink: www.fairtradetowns.org