Producer Profiles
Oserian Development Company
Kenyans in the Rift Valley region often do not have access to clean drinking water and poverty is rampant. Already high food prices continue to increase, making it difficult for Kenyans to provide for their families. Additionally, the lack of good infrastructure makes it difficult to access distant markets or jobs. Oserian became Fair Trade Certified™ to improve farmer livelihoods and showcase its commitment to positive farming practices.
Quotable
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My primary goal is to see all my children achieve university education and I need all the help I can get to fulfill this dream. I am grateful for the support that I have received through Fair Trade. I urge the consumers of our flowers to continue buying more Fair Trade flowers so that we may continue improving our lives and those of our families and communities. ” Hellen Anyango Osiago
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My primary goal is to see all my children achieve university education, and I need all the help I can get. I am grateful for the support that I have received through Fair Trade. I urge the consumers of our flowers to continue buying more Fair Trade flowers so that we may continue improving our lives and communities. ” Hellen Anyango Osiago
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Programs
Land purchase by Joint Body
Oserian's workers collectively decided to purchase land upon which to build a community facility. The purchase was funded entirely using the Fair Trade premium.
Joint Body allocates premiums for school infrastructure improvement
To help prevent erosion and damage at the local Oserian High School, the workers approved the use of Fair Trade premiums to construct a proper drainage system. This investment in infrastructure not only benefits the children of the workers, but the rest of the children of the community who attend the school as well.
Furniture for the Computer Center
Joint Body approved the purchase of new furniture for a computer classroom with Fair Trade premiums.