Covid-19 Producer Support Continues

Nicola Taylor • July 16, 2020

Facemasks, Buckets and Radio Jingles

Thanks to the generosity of our friends at Unicorn Grocery in Manchester for a sizeable donation to this appeal, and a few other friends of JTS, we were able to offer another grant to our producers in The Kingdom of Eswatini and Malawi. Eswatini are very much using the these funds to disseminate information to educate about the virus. They have even made up radio jingles to advise people in the local area how to keep themselves and others safe during this time.

The past week the Woman Farmer Foundation (WFF), run by Sonia Paiva, the Managing Director of Eswatini, made a distribution of branded buckets & masks to some of the farmers. Sonia informed us that so far, this latest support has purchased the following materials with purchasing continuing over the next few weeks:

50 buckets specially made for the use of an elbow to open and close
60 branded face masks
50 - 1 litre containers of disinfectant liquid
50 bars of soap

"All these items will be used by the farmers as precautionary measures to fight the infection of covid-19. Your continuous contribution and support to Eswatini Kitchen & Woman Farmer Foundation is greatly appreciated." Sonia said with a grateful heart.

Please see the picture below for some more information on the preventative measures put in place at Eswatini.

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How to Run a True Origin Fair Trade Stall at Your Church

By Nicola Taylor • July 3, 2026

A Fair Trade stall is about so much more than selling tea, coffee and chocolate. Every purchase supports smallholder farmers and producers who are working incredibly hard to build sustainable livelihoods in the face of climate change, rising fuel costs and an unpredictable global market. For many of the communities we work with, having reliable customers is essential. By running a True Origin stall at your church, you become part of that support network, helping to create regular demand for products that often aren't available in supermarkets or high street shops. Whether your church is passionate about global justice, caring for creation or simply making a practical difference, a Fair Trade stall is a simple but powerful way to turn those values into action. Start Small You don't need a huge team or a large budget to get started. Begin by talking with your church leaders about the idea. Many churches are happy to provide a small loan or donation to purchase initial stock, particularly if it can be repaid gradually as sales grow. Remember that most of the income from a stall is best reinvested into buying more stock rather than raising money for church funds. This helps keep the stall sustainable and ensures producers continue to receive orders. If you're new to running a stall, don't worry, you won't be on your own. The True Origin team and experienced Fair Traders are always happy to share advice and practical tips.