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Who we support
At º¬Ð߲ݴ«Ã½, we use the power of investment to create a fairer world. Our members’ money is pooled to provide ethical finance to fair trade businesses across the globe – helping farmers and workers build sustainable livelihoods, strengthen their communities, andÌýplan for the future. Together, we are proving that money can be a force for good.Ìý
Image:ÌýAlice Kouassi Aya, cocoa farmer of Kapatchiva, a co-operative member of ECOOKIM, holds cocoa pods alongside associates. º¬Ð߲ݴ«Ã½ has supported ECOOKIM with finance since 2014.
Becoming a member
Becoming a member is easy. You can apply online and invest as little as £100, joining more than 11,000 people across the UK who are putting people before profit. Your investment is not just used once — it is used again and again and again, helping fair trade producers access the finance they need to grow their businesses and strengthen their communities.
Together, our members have built a Share Capital of over £50 million, creating lasting impact in 42 countries.
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Our º¬Ð߲ݴ«Ã½ Impact
One of the many producers supported through º¬Ð߲ݴ«Ã½ is Alice Kouassi Aya, a cocoa farmer living in rural Côte d'Ivoire. Alice is a member of ECOOKIM - a co-operative that receives finance from º¬Ð߲ݴ«Ã½ to help farmers improve their businesses and livelihoods. This ethical finance has enabled Alice to strengthen her skills and build a more secure future for her family.
Alice said:
“I’ve been working with the co-operative for 4 years [...] They teach us how to work in the field. They teach us everything about growing cocoa [...] when I see my field, I am very happy.â€
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When you invest with º¬Ð߲ݴ«Ã½, you are helping farmers like Alice grow their businesses, support their families, and build brighter futures. Join us in creating a fairer world - one investment at a time.