MAKE A DIFFERENCE

Buy fairly traded goods - This is the easiest action people in Britain can take in their everyday lives. Simply choose fairly traded tea, coffee, bananas and many other products to ensure a fair deal and a secure future for farmers in the developing world.

Use your consumer power - Every purchase you make can send a message to retailers and the companies which supply them. Find out from magazines such as Ethical Consumer which companies should be supported and which are best avoided, and ask retailers to stock products made by responsible firms.

Use your money wisely - You now have ethical alternatives for banking, investment and pensions as well as your weekly shopping. Make sure your money helps rather than harms the world's poor.

Spread the word - The British government plays a key role in international forums, yet few members of the public are aware of our responsibility. Tell your friends, family and neighbours and encourage them to get involved.

Join in campaigns - There are ongoing campaigns to change the rules of globalisation in favour of the poor, and many have already notched up genuine victories. Ask to be put on the mailing list of the campaigning organisations listed in the Related Sites section, and use the contact addresses to get more information on globalisation.

Write to your MP - There is no better time to contact your MP than at the beginning of a new parliament. Let them know your concerns, and ask them to get answers for you on what the government is doing to make the rules underlying globalisation fairer for the world's poor.

Join your efforts with others - The World Development Movement has a network of local community groups around the country working on the issues explored in this site. Contact them at the address given below:



World Development Movement
25 Beehive Place London
SW9 7QR
(020 7737 6215)
www.wdm.org.uk