Tag Archives: fairtrade

Yorkshire Post: Go Sierra Leone!

Terrific article in the Yorkshire Post – announcing our funded…

Open-Sourcing with Two Hannahs

Our NEW Team Members!

LYF To Open-Source its Farmer Radio Programmes

The Lorna Young Foundation has launched a new Open Source Farmer Radio initiative; offering free-to-use resources for small farmer groups in developing countries, to set up and run farmer radio programmes.

LYF Youth Enterprise expanding in to Manchester

LYF and Ringtons Tea Partner with Tanzania Producers

In March 2014,LYF Project Manager Cristina Talens, Joseph Macharia and Ringtons’ Responsible Sourcing Manager spent a week in the Southern Highlands of Tanzania, working with staff from the Wakulima Tea Company (WATCO) and the RSTGA, to set up a Smallholder Support Network radio-extension programme.

New Tea Blend, Reviving Cross-Cultural Dialogue

Victorian Muslim convert tea merchant inspires LYF to launch new tea supporting cross-cultural dialogue

Trustee Profile – Julie Harrington

Our Trustee, Julie Harrington, joined the LYF after spending several months supporting us through the Small Charities Coalition Skills Sharing Programme. Here is an extract of an interview with Julie by the SCC.

Not Just a Great Youth Enterprise Programme

The LYF’s Not Just a Trading Company is delivering real impact for young people and Fair Trade…..

Tackling Unemployment Through Fair Trade Community Enterprise

LYF trains refugees and local unemployed people in setting up and running community fair trade social enterprises

LYF at Oromo Community Gathering

LYF supporting Oromo Coffee Company at Community Event