Manifesto of the Poor: Solutions come from below - Brossura

Francisco Van Der Hoff Boersma

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ISBN 10: 1856231704 ISBN 13: 9781856231701

Casa editrice: Permanent Publications, 2014

Riassunto

This is the best-selling book written by the co-founder of the Fairtrade movement, Francisco Van der Hoff Boersma. It tells the fascinating story of how Fairtrade began and how it has evolved as a potent solution to rural poverty. It offers practical and tested solutions to alleviate global poverty and a vision of world-dignity and self-reliance. This 'little yellow book' is a charter for everyone who is looking to create an alternative, more equitable and harmonious world. Written by the co-founder of Fairtrade movement, Francisco Van der Hoff Boersma, it uses models of Fairtrade and small-scale organic farming to explain why Fairtrade farmers don't need all the money and luxury that is deemed so important in the West to thrive. By earning a fair wage for their produce and through hard work, they can create inclusive, vibrant communities of people who are interconnected, valued and celebrated. The author also tells the fascinating story of how Fairtrade began and how it has evolved as a potent solution to rural poverty.This best-selling book is an inspiring account of the campesino movement that offers practical and tested solutions to alleviate global poverty and a vision of world-dignity and self- reliance.

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In the midst of an economic crisis Father Frans van der Hoff asks us to occupy the market with solidarity and justice and create economies that work for people, not corporations. Creating living economies as part of Earth Democracy is not just possible; it has become necessary for peace justice and sustainability. --Vandana Shiva, Recipient of the Right Livelihood Award, Ecofeminist, and author of several books including Earth Democracy

Father Frans Manifesto is forged in the Deep Mexico of Tehuantepec s indigenous communities. His trenchant insights on global capitalism and his passionate call for social justice are grounded in the praxis of the original Fairtrade movements. --Eric Holt-Gimenez, Executive Director of Food First,and author of Food Movements Unite! and Food Rebellions (with Raj Patel)

The New Internationalist has long told the stories of cocoa, banana, tea and coffee farmers. More recently, it has worked with Fairtrade producers and has become directly involved by selling their goods. Frans Manifesto is the perfect reminder of why we must continue to practice what we preach. Thank you. --Michael York, The New Internationalist Co-operative

L'autore:

Francisco Van der Hoff is a Dutch worker-priest with doctorates in economics and theology. He co-founded Fairtrade 30 years ago. He lives in the mountains of Oaxaca in Mexico working with indigenous coffee farmers (campesinos).

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• Editore: Permanent Publications
• Data di pubblicazione: 2014
• ISBN 10: 1856231704
• ISBN 13: 9781856231701
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 88