​Since 2021, Peruvian coffee producer Valle Grande has turned ethical investment from Shared Interest members into lasting impact on the ground. ​ Read more in QR 139: https://ow.ly/83YB50ZiBzH​ Invest today:​ https://ow.ly/ekmM50ZiBzE​ #fairtrade #impactinvesting #positivenews #coffee #peru

We had a brilliant time in Bristol, meeting supporters of Shared Interest as well as those who wished to find out more about what we do.​ If you want to learn more about joining our community of ethical investors, please visit: https://www.shared-interest.com/gb/invest​ #fairtrade

UCA SJRC is a union of coffee co-operatives responding to increasing climate pressures in Nicaragua through practical changes. ​ Shared Interest has supported UCA SJRC since 2008. Read the full story in QR 139: https://ow.ly/4j2a50ZiBw8​ Invest today:​ https://ow.ly/ekpe50ZiBw5​ #fairtrade

In May, we participated in a workshop for stakeholders of the Smallholder Sustainability Upscaling Programme (#SSNUP) in Luxembourg. Here, we met the team and shared experiences about Technical Assistance projects from creation to delivery.​ Explore our collaboration: https://ow.ly/e4Rz50Zl8px​

We were delighted to attend this year's BAFTS conference in Cardiff, where we connected with members of the British #fairtrade business community and joined a panel of ethical finance experts. Learn more about being a BAFTS member:​ https://bafts.org.uk/members/​ ​#StrongerStories #FairerTrade

Since 2013, Shared Interest has supported mango producer Bomarts. Founder, Anthony Botchway, said: ​“This  has strengthened relationships with farmers, ensured stable incomes, created employment opportunities for youth and women [and] supported investments and community support initiatives.” 

Earlier this year, Shared Interest Managing Director, Kerrey, visited Rwanda to meet with some of the farming communities we support in the region., including #GardenFresh, #TropicCoffee, #SimbiCoffee and #HuyeCoffee. Explore more stories in our blog:​ https://ow.ly/Vump50ZiCqn​ #rwanda ​

In May, we attended the Women in Tea and Coffee conference in London, which highlighted the divergence between the lived realities of producers and the varied expectations around what gender equality looks like – and for whom it is a priority. ​ Catch up on the event: ​ https://ow.ly/rbXG50ZiC3G​

Learn more about how Shared Interest is delivering finance to enable the sustainability of businesses like Sacaclí in Nicaragua, improving livelihoods and building stronger communities through our members' invesments. Invest today:​ https://ow.ly/YKvG50ZiB8H​ #fairtrade #coffee​

This July, choose one plastic item to refuse, from single-use cups to packaged produce. Together, our small actions make a big difference toward cleaner streets, oceans and communities. Take the pledge:​ https://ow.ly/MJ1w50Zl9Mx​ ​ @plasticfreejuly.bsky.social #plasticfreepledge

EZA is the largest importer of fairly traded goods in Austria.​ Since 1999, we have supported EZA to pay producers and fulfil contracts, supporting livelihoods, stability and growth.​ Invest ethically with Shared Interest today:​ https://ow.ly/h6zK50ZiB3v​ #fairtrade #impactinvesting #austria ​

We look forward to hosting a webinar as part of ITCSheTrades' Finance Lab initiative, which is supporting women-led businesses across Africa to access finance. ​ Sign up to our free virtual session on Monday 13th July at 3pm CEST. https://ow.ly/hOXh50Zl933 #accesstofinance #womeninbusiness

We enjoyed our time in San Diego attending the inaugural #WorldofCoffee conference, where we reconnected with the people at the helm of the businesses we support across The Americas, such as #AldeaCoffee, #Procafe, #ValleGrande, #UCASJRC, #Soppexcca and #FlordeCafe.​ #fairtrade #specialtycoffee

In our latest quarterly magazine, explore stories of hope, adaptation and innovation from some of the co-operatives we support in Nicaragua, Peru and Ghana. through the power of our members' ethical investments. ​ Invest today:​ https://ow.ly/KFnL50ZiANJ​ #fairtrade #impactinvesting #positivenews

Meet our newest Board member, Charlotte Beacon, former CEO of Transform Trade with experience working closely with producers in Africa and South Asia through the #FairtradeFoundation and Christian Aid.​ Meet our Board members:​ https://ow.ly/PNef50YW6Tg​ #Investinafairerworld​

Shared Interest was honoured with special recognition in May by Peru’s Ministry of the Environment and coffee co-operative CAC Alta Montaña at #ImpactaVerde, an event promoting financing for 100 sustainable enterprises in Peru. ​ Read more about this story in our blog:​ https://ow.ly/tCUj50Z6IyT​

In our hometown of Newcastle, @UNISON are marking #GreatBigGreenWeek with a range of community-centred activities which will bring people together to improve wellbeing and inspire climate action. If you are interested in participating, sign up here: https://ow.ly/vmib50Z8Qf0 #investinafairerworld

Thought about investing, but also want to make a real and lasting difference with your money?​ Meet us in Bristol on June 19th and find out how you can join our community of over 10,000 ethical investors in the UK. Reserve your place:​ https://ow.ly/6qbQ50Z8H53​ #impactinvesting #bristol

Whether you would like to learn more about our work in person, hear from members of our team or connect with supporters of #fairtrade, come along to our upcoming event in Bristol on 19th June. ​Register for the event: ​ https://ow.ly/vnE650Z8GVI​ #Investinafairerworld #impactinvesting #bristol

As Volunteers' Week draws to a close, hear from longstanding Shared Interest members Mike and Ruth about their experiences volunteering with us in this short film: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1E61Wh49mb0 #volunteerforafairerworld

From awareness building in local communities, to supporting our team remotely, volunteers are a cornerstone of our success, bringing passion and skills to various roles.​ Find out more:​ https://ow.ly/oIkl50Z5vOR​ #Investinafairerworld #forjusticenotprofit #fairtrade #financewithahumanface

Whilst our members' ethical investments enable us to support producers across the globe, our volunteers help us to reach potential investors and take on a variety of roles. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact volunteers@shared-interest.com ​ #Investinafairerworld

Peter has invested and volunteered with Shared Interest for several decades. In his own words: “Shared Interest is such a unique organisation, after serving on the Council and Board, I was keen to continue my involvement and spread the word."​ To volunteer, contact volunteers@shared-interest.com

This #VolunteersWeek, we are delighted to celebrate the commitment of our volunteer community. ​ If you would like to get involved and volunteer with Shared Interest, please contact us at volunteers@shared-interest.com. ​ Learn more: https://ow.ly/8UKq50Z5v7N ​ #Investinafairerworld #fairtrade ​

Established in 1946 as one of the world’s first Fairtrade organisations, TTV connects 10,000+ artisans in 24 countries to consumers in North America. Our members' investments have enabled us to support TTV since 1998. Read more:​ https://www.shared-interest.com/gb/invest/about-us/publication

At the end of January, Kerrey Baker, Managing Director of Shared Interest, visited Côte d'Ivoire to meet with some of the the businesses we support and connect with our overseas team.​ Read more:​ https://www.shared-interest.com/gb/blo #Investinafairerworld #cocoa #ivorycoast

When Ecuadorian food engineer Tomas Landazuri​ founded #SolAlter, his vision was simple: to build a bridge​ between small farmers in Ecuador and ethical consumers​ in Europe. ​ ​ Today, SolAlter sources a range of products from producers across Ecuador.​ Learn more:​ https://ow.ly/GLN550YCiu3​

Earlier this year, Shared Interest Managing Director, Kerrey Baker, alongside Foundation Manager, Kodzo Korkortsi, visited Félix Houphouët-Boigny University (UFHB), the largest university in the country, home to over 50,000 students.​ Read more:​ https://ow.ly/xq2e50YChGZ​ #cocoa #ivorycoast ​

Our Member Portal offers a quick, convenient way for our 11,700 investor members to manage their Share Accounts, making it even easier to invest in a fairer world. ​ Become an ethical investor today:​ https://www.shared-interest.com/gb/open-a-share-account​ #Investinafairerworld #fairtrade​

Together with partners like #SSNUP, we are building a world which is fairer for the 500 million smallholder farmers who grow the food we eat, but often struggle to support their own families. ​ Learn more:​ https://ow.ly/OmAw50YCebt ​ #Investinafairerworld #fairtrade #internationaldevelopment