The Fair Trade Charity Football Cup 2024 kicked off on the football field at GO PARK Sai Sha on 7 December 2024!This marks the second post-pandemic year that the Fair Trade Hong Kong has resumed their“Fair Trade Charity Football Cup 2024.” The theme of this year is “Kick off Zero Hunger”, which aims to raise awareness about global hunger issues while promoting understanding of fair trade and sustainable development. The initiative encourages all sectors to advocate for the urgency of solving hunger, spreading this crucial message to partners, employees, and consumers in our collective journey towards a sustainable future.​The charity cup featured eight corporate and public teams competing in 5-a-side football matches. Teams advanced to either the Fair Trade Charity Football Cup or the Challenge Plate based on their group stage points. The day was filled with thrilling matches and impressive performances, with Hong Yip Service Company Limited clinching the Cup championship, while The Hong Kong and China Gas Company Limited emerged victorious in the Plate.​

Fair Trade Hong Kong Foundation (FTHK) successfully held the Fair Trade & SDG Award 2023/24 at MegaBox on 28 June 2024.   Corporates & Traders   Fair Trade Hong Kong has established the annual Fair Trade Awards since 2018, aiming to recognize corporations that have made outstanding contributions in the field of Fair Trade, as well as those companies that sell or produce Fair Trade or ethical products.   This year, we broaden the scope of the awards to recognize not only our partners' contributions to Fair Trade but also their commitment to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG). Fair Trade & SDG Awards 2023/24 were successfully held at MegaBox on 28 June 2024. We were pleased to have Professor Ho Kin-chung, the founder of the Polar Research Institute of Hong Kong and the president of Green Future Foundation, to share with us the principles of Fair Trade, the United Nations SDGs, and their interrelationship with climate change.   Please refer to the 'Latest News' for corporations receiving the Award   Educational Institutes   Fair Trade helps advance the United Nations SDG. By supporting Fair Trade, we can achieve multiple SDGs, including environmental protection, gender equality, sustainable economic growth, reducing inequalities and poverty eradication.   FTHK has worked closely with the education sector to raise students' awareness of global citizenship. Over the past year, numerous schools actively organized various activities to promote the concept of Fair Trade. They not only encourage students to apply the ideologies of Fair Trade and SDGs to their daily lives but also influence those around them.   This year we presented awards to a total of 20 outstanding universities and schools to acknowledge their ongoing efforts in demonstrating the importance of cultivating responsible global citizenship at different educational stages.    Please refer to the "Latest News" for schools receiving the Award

Fair Trade Hong Kong (FTHK) has resumed its “Fair Trade Charity Football Cup" following the pandemic, coinciding with FTHK's 15th anniversary. This year's charity cup is themed“Climate Justice.” We aim to raise awareness about climate injustice, highlight the challenges producers face due to climate change, and urge all sectors to advocate for the urgent need to enhance climate resilience. We also seek to convey this message to our stakeholders, including partners, employees, and consumers, to collectively build a sustainable future.   The football cup took place on December 10 (Sunday) at the HKU Stanley Ho Sports Centre Complex, with a total of 14 corporate and public teams participating. The competition was conducted in the form of five-a-side football matches, with teams advancing to the Fair Trade Charity Football Cup or the Challenge Plate based on group stage points. The matches were highly competitive, with teams vying fiercely for victory. Ultimately, Hong Yip Services and the Hong Kong Housing Society emerged as champions of the Cup and Plate competitions, respectively.   At the opening ceremony, the guest of honor, Mr. Keith Siu, Chief Operating Officer (Hong Kong and Macau) of Maxim's Group, Mr. Gary Fu, HS General Manager (Corporate Communications), and Mr. Keung Wai Kwok, representative of FedEx, along with representatives from participating companies/institutions/teams, posed for a group photo in front of the Hong Kong Fair Trade Climate Change Charter.   Mr. Johnthan Mok (Chairman of FTHK), Mr. Amborse Ho. (Barrister of FTHK), and Ms. Maria Cheung (Chief Executive), presented souvenirs to the guest of honor, Mr. Jasper Tsui , Vice Chairman of the Hong Kong Football Association. Another guest of honor, Professor Ho Kin-chung, founder of Polar Research Institute of Hong Kong and the Green Future Foundation, delivered a speech before the match, urging everyone to pay attention to the profound impact of climate change on nature and humanity.   Special thanks to the following sponsors and participating teams: FedEx Hong Kong Housing Society Maxim's Group FEC x Dorsett Hong Yip Services Midland Holdings HKSH Medical Group Towngas HKUMSA Airport Authority Hong Kong CUHK EGL Tour Hong Kong Disneyland SOCO   Special thanks to the event emcees, Mr. Guo Zilong and Ms. Yu Yinna.  

The activity aims to promote deeper understanding of Chinese culture among non-Chinese ethnic groups, our organization has launched a cultural experience program.    1. The outcomes of the large-character calligraphy class:   (1) Improved Chinese literacy skills for minority ethnic women   In the first stage of the activity, we had the participants learn commonly used practical Chinese phrases in daily life, instead of complex vocabulary that would put too much pressure on beginners   Also, participants were able to learn the method of "breaking down and analyzing characters", recognizing the structure of Chinese characters and the meanings behind them   "As a woman from an ethnic minority background, I previously knew very little about Chinese culture. But through this activity, I not only learned how to write Spring Festival couplets, but also gained an understanding of their cultural connotations.”   “ The teacher's careful explanations allowed me to develop a brand new understanding of the structure of Chinese characters." — feedback from participants of the "Fai Chun" calligraphy class     (2) Foster the spread of traditional Chinese culture   In the second stage, we invited experienced instructors to teach the art of calligraphy, including the creation of Spring Festival couplets   The Spring Festival couplets contain rich blessings, reflecting the values of the Chinese people   The participants can gain an understanding of the cultural connotations of the art of Chinese calligraphy, which will increase their appreciation of Chinese culture. "In the creative process, I felt the Chinese people's values of pursuing harmony, which resonate with many aspects of my own cultural tradition. I plan to share the results of my learning with family and friends, so thatmore people can become familiar with China's excellent traditional culture." —feedback from participants of the "Fai Chun" calligraphy class.       2. The outcomes of Cantonese speaking class   Significantly improved the participants' Chinese pronunciation level   The course design focused on cultivating the participants' oral communication skills, allowing everyone to use Cantonese more fluently in their daily lives. For example, we arranged scenario-based practice, including simulated dialogues in shops, hospitals, and other settings   Through weekly training and the instructor's attentive guidance, the participants were able to accurately pronounce different tones, significantly improving the fluency of their daily communication   We especially encouraged the students to practice extensively and to exchange experiences in the classroom, witnessing each other's progress, which greatly boosted their confidence   "The course content was arranged in a very thoughtful and practical way. The teacher was very patient with us as non-native learners, and the classroom atmosphere was relaxed and enjoyable. My oral expression abilities have improved beyond my expectations!" — Cantonese pronunciation class participant feedback.  

Fair Trade Hong Kong Foundation (FTHK) successfully held the Fair Trade & SDG Award 2022/23 at Eaton Club on 18 July 2023.   Corporations & Traders   Fair Trade Hong Kong has established the annual Fair Trade Awards since 2018, aiming to recognize corporations and traders that have made outstanding contributions in the field of Fair Trade, as well as those companies that sell or produce Fair Trade or ethical products.   This year, we broaden the scope of the awards to recognize not only our partners' contributions to Fair Trade but also their commitment to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG). Fair Trade & SDG Awards 2022/23 were successfully held at Eaton Club on 18 July 2023.    Please refer to the 'Latest News' for corporations and traders receiving the Award   Educational Institutes   Fair Trade helps advance the United Nations SDG. By supporting Fair Trade, we can achieve multiple SDGs, including environmental protection, gender equality, sustainable economic growth, reducing inequalities and poverty eradication.   FTHK has worked closely with the education sector to raise students' awareness of global citizenship. Over the past year, numerous schools actively organized various activities to promote the concept of Fair Trade. They not only encourage students to apply the ideologies of Fair Trade and SDGs to their daily lives but also influence those around them.   This year we presented awards to a total of 13 outstanding universities and schools to acknowledge their ongoing efforts in demonstrating the importance of cultivating responsible global citizenship at different educational stages.    Please refer to the "Latest News" for schools receiving the Award

On June 26, Fair Trade Hong Kong hosted a Fair Trade Market at Kerry Centre, providing Kerry employees and tenants with a platform to purchase fair trade products.   The purpose of organizing the Fair Trade Market was to raise awareness among the public about supporting fair trade and promoting the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through participation in the market, encouraging everyone to care for the planet while making purchases and advancing sustainable development.   This market brought together local brands such as Welspring, Siu Vision, JOL Cacao, Full Moon, The Third Day, and Amity, all of which support the principles of fair trade. They offered a wide range of products, from everyday essentials to gourmet foods. Kerry colleagues and tenants who participated in the market were highly supportive, and customers who spent a certain amount were able to redeem gifts. It was heartening to see everyone leaving with bags full of purchases, clearly indicating the appeal of the market's offerings.

On April 28, FSE Lifestyle teamed up with AXA to host a unique health-themed market event in Hong Kong. This market was not only designed to provide colleagues with a much-needed break from their busy work schedules but also aimed to promote physical and mental well-being through diverse activities and product promotions. The event sought to inject more vitality and color into the office environment, ultimately enhancing work efficiency and team morale in the long run.   One of the highlights of the market was the booth participated by Fair Trade Hong Kong. They were invited to set up a booth, bringing a variety of fair trade products, including organic coffee, handcrafted chocolate, healthy grain snacks, and natural fruit tea. These products are not only delicious and healthy but also embody the core principles of fair trade—supporting sustainable development, protecting the rights of farmers and workers, and promoting environmentally friendly production methods. The booth was bustling with people, and many colleagues showed great interest in these fair trade-labeled products, stopping to ask questions and learn about the stories behind them.

The Vegetarian Food Asia (VFA) is Hong Kong's most comprehensive exhibition dedicated to vegetarianism and green living. The event brings together over 600 brands specializing in vegetarian and vegan products, green living, natural, and organic goods, showcasing more than 5,000 food items, products, and services. Additionally, the exhibition features a variety of engaging activities promoting green living.   This year's Vegetarian Food Asia will take place from February 17 to 19 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre - Exhibition Halls 3F & 3G. Our organization will also have a booth, selling a range of fair-trade foods, including coffee pouches, tea, rice milk, Chinese egg noodles, snacks, and seasonings, and offering a variety of discounts to customers. The event was successfully held, and we would like to thank everyone who visited and supported the fair trade concept. We hope that everyone will also consider purchasing products with fair trade certification in their daily lives to practice sustainable consumption.

Vegetarian Food Asia (VFA) is Hong Kong's most comprehensive vegetarian and green lifestyle exhibition, together with the co-located LOHAS Expo, displays 4,000 vegetarian, vegan, natural, organic, and green living products. The Show, packed with a series of exciting green living events. This year’s VFA was held at Hall 3F&3G of the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center from 10th to 12th June. Fair Trade Hong Kong also participated in the exhibition, selling various Fairtrade products, including drip bag coffee, tea, rice milk, Chinese egg noodles, snacks and seasoning with discounts. Thank you for coming and supporting Fair Trade. It is hoped that everyone can put sustainable consumption into practice through purchasing Fairtrade products more frequently. 

The fifth wave of the epidemic has brought both psychological and economic burdens to vulnerable groups. Partnering with churches and charities and with the support of the Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust and DRS Richard Charles and Esther Yewpick Lee Charitable Foundation, Fair Trade Hong Kong Foundation distributed 2,770 bags of Epidemic Care Pack and 300 sets of rapid test kit to target beneficiaries who are cleaners, elderly living alone, SEM families, unemployed, those living in subdivided flats and / or heavily rely on subsidies and social support. We sourced through a network of local fair trade, organic and certified product suppliers to ensure adequate and high quality product supply. Among them, masks, face shields, rapid test kits, and cleaning and disinfection products have reduced the burden of epidemic prevention materials on the grassroots.   Furthermore, we hope to improve nutritional inequity in grassroots household diets with fair trade quinoa packets in epidemic prevention kits. We designed an Epidemic care Leaflet which included tips for cooking quinoa, balanced diet and social online supporting services and hotlines, so as to provide networks for emotional and mental support to the target beneficiaries. 2,770 underprivileged families living in Yau Ma Tei, Sham Shui Po, Cheung Sha Wan, Ma On Shan, Sha Tin, Tai Po, North District, Quarry Bay, Sai Wan Ho, Shau Kei Wan and outlying islands including Cheung Chau, Tai O, Ping Chau and Tung Chung, have benefited from this project. disadvantaged households in the region. In addition, with the help of our community partner, Kaifong Tour, 300 quick test kits were also distributed to grassroots communities in Cheung Sha Wan with the help of our community partner Kaifong Tour. The families indicated that the support and care we provided encouraged them to face the challenges brought by the epidemic more positively.

On every second Saturday in May, known as the “Global Fair Trade Day '', Fair Trade Hong Kong Foundation organizes the Fairtrade Bazaar to promote the Fair Trade concept to the public. This year with the theme of “Connecting a Fair World”, we organized the bazaar in D Park with the attendance of YouTuber Ah J and Michael Chu  of ‘Pomato’. They shared their excellent ideas on the reasons for supporting fair trade and their favorite Fair Trade products. This year's prize-giving ceremony of ‘‘Fair Trade Awards’’ was held during the Fair Trade Fiesta. We presented awards to 20 winning companies in recognition of their contributions to the fair trade movement. The concept of "sustainable development" is increasingly valued by the business community, and fair trade is one of the elements of sustainable development. In the past year, we have continued to work closely with enterprises to jointly support certified products and production chains, organize Fair trade promotions, etc.   On the second day of the Fair Trade Festival, we held a Fair Trade Symposium, and invited Ms. Maisy Ho, project manager of Fullness Social Enterprise Society, Dr. Clara C.K. Kan, Senior Lecturer of the Department of Marketing of Hong Kong Baptist University, and Mr. Anthony Chiu, Director of Hong Kong Fair Trade Power to discuss how to localize fair trade, bring the value of sustainable development into life, and be nearer to the lifestyle of consumers. In addition, school education is also an important part of promoting fair trade. We have established the Jockey Club Fair Trade School Award Scheme to awaken and deepen teachers and students' awareness of global citizenship: through relevant concepts and skills training, students can promote fair trade in schools and the community, and become a "Fair Trade School". In order to commend teachers and students for continuing to organize activities and actively promote the concept of fair trade in the school and the community during the program period, we have held the Jockey Club Fair Trade School Award Scheme Awards Ceremony on the same day. The participating schools in 2020-2022 are Tin Shui Wai Methodist College, Hoi Ping Chamber of Commerce Secondary School, St. Rose of Lima’s College, Carmel Alison Lam Foundation Secondary School, Kiangsu-Chekiang College (Kwai Chung), HKFYG Lee Shau Kee College, Shun Tak Fraternal Association Leung Kau Kui Middle College, Lions College.   Congratulations to the 8 secondary schools that actively promoted fair trade in 2019-22, and look forward to the students of the award-winning schools continuing to practice fairness in the community.

The Fair Trade Awards ceremony was successfully held on World Fair Trade Day (May 14) at Discovery Park.   Since 2018, Fair Trade Hong Kong has established the annual “Fair Trade Award” to recognize corporations that have made outstanding contributions to fair trade, as well as traders that sell or produce fair trade or ethical products.   This year, we presented the “Fair Trade  Award” to 20 corporations to recognize their continuous efforts at different educational levels and to demonstrate the importance of cultivating responsible global citizens.   Please refer to “Latest News” to learn more about the award-winning corporations.    

Under the fifth wave of the epidemic, many people are working from home. You may wish to participate in online workshops in your spare time and make small handcrafts at home to cultivate your temperament. At the end of March, we worked with Bank of East Asia staff online to make candles from the remaining coffee grounds at home, and also shared the uses of coffee grounds and their deodorizing effects. In addition to the production, we also take this opportunity to introduce the production story behind the coffee and understand the various unfair treatment faced by small farmers who produce coffee beans. We hope that everyone can understand the influence behind consumption and jointly promote fair trade in coffee production. We would like to use this opportunity to thank the Bank of East Asia for inviting us to share fair trade knowledge with them through a light-hearted and fun workshop.

To encourage ethical consumption and production through Fair Trade, Fair Trade Hong Kong, Lee Gardens Association and Hysan Place co-organised "Merrier Together x Fair Trade Christmas Limited Pop-Up" on 25-27 December 2020 at Urban Sky, 9/F, Hysan Place. 12 retail partners brought us various Fair Trade products, including coffee, tea, chocolate, handcrafted soap and cookies, organic food and skin care products, and mask covers etc. Approximately 1,200 people visited the bazaar, generating $60,000 turnover. We also launched a Fair Trade Quinoa Redemption Scheme, a total of 40 customers who spend $600 or more redeemed a pack of Fair Trade organic quinoa (500g). All retail partners will donate 10% turnover to Fair Trade Hong Kong Foundation Limited to support our work on promoting Fair Trade movement in Hong Kong.   Participating Retail Partners: FairTaste Welspring WE∙Shalom Jol Cacao SIU Vision Kourmet52 Amity WEDO GLOBAL SAWAfrica Eco-Greenergy Think Action Ltd Sew On Studio

Under the epidemic situation, we may not go out frequently. It would be great if we can do some small handicrafts at home to cultivate your temperament. We are honored to be invited by Wharf Peak Properties Limited to hold an online workshop on coffee grounds candles for their tenants. There were more than 120 employees from 68 companies participating in the workshop, and the response was overwhelming! Hope the workshop will help the participants learn more about fair trade!

Vegetarian Food Asia (VFA) is Hong Kong's most comprehensive vegetarian and green lifestyle exhibition, together with the co-located LOHAS Expo, displays 4,000 vegetarian, vegan, natural, organic, and green living products. The Show, packed with a series of exciting green living events. This year’s VFA was held at Hall 3F&3G of the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center from 23th to 25th June. Fair Trade Hong Kong also participated in the exhibition, selling various Fairtrade products. Apart from the official coffee ground dye workshop, some games are provided at our stall with fabulous prizes, including organic fair trade drip bag coffee, fair trade anti-epidemic soap, organic soak free red rice, scorched brown rice, and snow chrysanthemum tea, etc.

In October, the Fair Trade Hong Kong Foundation and Unique Beauty, a Danish natural and organic brand set up a pop-up store at Langham Place, Mong Kok, selling organic hair care products and fragrances. Unique Beauty's hair care products use shea butter from Africa and aloe vera from Mexico. Both ingredients are based on the concept of fair trade. Not only are they grown in a sustainable way, but they also help women in Africa become self-reliant and provide farmers in Mexico with stable and reasonable income. The event has received enthusiastic response. We would like to thank all customers for their support. It is hoped that this cooperation will allow all of you to learn more about the brand story and the concept of fair trade!

This year's Caring Company Partnership Expo 2019 was held on May 20 at the 5FG Exhibition Hall of the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center, Wan Chai. As a member of the social welfare sector, we also participated in this year's exhibition to let you know more about the information of the business community and the social welfare sector, and promote exchanges and cooperation between partners.

HOFEX, the only food and beverage trade show in Hong Kong, was held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Hall 5G from May 7th to 10th this year. In addition to exhibiting fair trade coffee and other products, we also participated in the fair to answer questions about fair trade.

Vegetarian Food Asia (VFA) is Hong Kong's most comprehensive vegetarian and green lifestyle exhibition, together with the co-located LOHAS Expo, displays 4,000 vegetarian, vegan, natural, organic, and green living products. The Show, packed with a series of exciting green living events. This year’s VFA was held at Hall 5F&5G of the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center from 22th to 24th February. Fair Trade Hong Kong also participated in the exhibition, selling quinoa from Peru charitably. With every sale of "Fair Quinoa For Children", Fair Trade Hong Kong delivers the same amount to local low-income families to mitigate social problems of an unbalanced diet and high risk of obesity. The Organic Fair Trade Quinoa used in the project is produced by Coopain Cabana cooperative in Peru. Not only does it benefit the underprivileged families in Hong Kong, but it also fosters sustainable development in the Peruvian community because the farmer of Peru can gain income which is 2.3 times of the market value . The event was held successfully and thank you for coming and supporting Fair Trade. 

Fair Trade Hong Kong's study in 2018 shows 1 out of 5 local deprived children suffers from obesity, which number is higher than the overall obesity rate among students in Hong Kong (16.7%) and it indicates insufficient healthy diet. A nutritionist, Mimi Li, analyzed the diet of deprived families and found these families, due to low affordability, always made soup with bones and took low-cost food such as chicken wings and meat skin. It is believed to be one of the reasons leading to obesity. In the meantime, when the market demand for healthy food items increases, the high price further prevents deprived children from obtaining healthy diet.   In Academic Year 2018-2019, a food assistance project, “Fair Quinoa For Children”, was newly launched to alleviate the concerned diet issues of deprived children. With every sale of "Fair Quinoa For Children", Fair Trade Hong Kong delivers the same amount to local low-income families to mitigate social problems of an unbalanced diet and high risk of obesity. The Organic Fair Trade Quinoa used in the project is produced by Coopain Cabana cooperative in Peru. Not only does it benefit the underprivileged families in Hong Kong, but it also fosters sustainable development in the Peruvian community.    "Fair Quinoa For Children" had received great support from celebrities, namely politician Mr. Roy Kwong, actress Miss To Siu Kiu, and that New Youth Barbershop wrote “The Quinoa Song” to educate the public through music. As of February 2019, approximately five thousand packages have been delivered to more than a thousand grassroot families throughout the project.

On every second Saturday in May, known as the “Global Fair Trade Day”, Fair Trade Hong Kong Foundation organises the Fairtrade Bazaar to promote the Fair Trade concept to the public. This year with the theme of “Fairness Inside You”, we organised the bazaar in Kwai Fong Plaza with the attendance of celebrities like artist Miss Leila Kong and singer Miss Eman Lam. They shared their excellent ideas on using Fair Trade products and showed their enthusiasm on visiting Fairtrade counters inside the venue. Representatives from Hong Kong broadband and volunteers from various organisations also kindly helped to promote the products from various counters that sold Fairtrade products like DIY coffee and Fair Trade skincare products. With all these X-factors, the bazaar event has generated record-breaking revenue for the attended trader partners and proven to be the leading event that raised the awareness of Fair Trade.

Our organisation held the premiere event of the film “Chasing Ice” to raise public awareness on global climate change and Fair Trade concept. Directed and filmed by James Balog, a well-known photographer from National Geographic, the film captures the accumulated changes in glaciers and has successfully won more than 30 international film awards. In the discussion forum session, we prepared delicacies from Fair Trade Food and invited female explorer Ms. Rebecca Lee, ex-director of the Hong Kong obervatory Mr. Lam Chiu Ying SBS, popular-science writer Doctor Lee Wai Choi and ProjecTerrae director Mr. Jackie Chu to attend and share the message of “Support Fair Trade to combat climate change". With the support of more than 13 corporations and 600 guests by attendance, we have successfully propagated the message of “Support Fair Trade” and “Support Sustainability Development”.

Hong Kong Fair Trade Fortnight kicked off on 10 May, 2014. The topic was “Buy Fair Trade products to support farmers away from poverty”. It was our pleasure to invite Anthony Wong as the Fair Trade Ambassador to promote Fair Trade and share his experience in supporting Fair Trade. Additionally, Kenny Chan from C All Star also played wonderful freestyle football and promoted Fair Trade Charity Football Match. Several Fair Trade retailers and traders also attended Metroplaza and sold their Fairtrade products. It was encouraging that the revenue generated was nearly HKD$240,000 in three days. The enthusiastic support from the citizens shows that the general public have deepened their understanding on Fair Trade and support farmers through practical action. Let’s help eliminate poverty by swapping into Fair Trade products.