From a press release:
“Fairtrade America, the organization behind the world’s most recognized label for social justice and sustainability, the Fairtrade certification, has commissioned a new mural at Two Rivers Public Charter School, 1234 4th St. NE, Washington, D.C. 20002, to mark Fairtrade Month this October and celebrate the long-term partnerships that are working to change our global food system.
Created as part of Fairtrade Month’s 2026 theme, “The Real Deal,” the mural highlights the people and relationships behind the food we enjoy every day: farmers growing food, families making purchasing decisions, retailers connecting products to communities, and businesses investing in responsible supply chains.
For more than 30 years, Fairtrade has worked hand in hand with farmers to help eradicate poverty and create more equitable trade. What began as a grassroots movement has grown into a global network committed to ensuring farmers receive a fair deal for their crops, their labor, and their future. In the last decade, farmers have collectively earned more than $2 billion in Fairtrade Premium.
Mexican-born, D.C.-based artist Salvador Rubio Rivera painted the mural, which features three smallholder farmers. (more…)
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