Reinickendorf becomes a Fairtrade Town: a step for fairer trade

Reinickendorf wurde offiziell als Fairtrade Town zertifiziert! Erfahren Sie, wie der Bezirk in Zusammenarbeit mit lokalen Akteuren den Fairen Handel fördert und die Agenda 2030 unterstützt. Entdecken Sie die Bedeutung dieser Auszeichnung für eine gerechtere Welt und die Verantwortung der Gemeinschaft.
Reinickendorf was officially certified as a Fairtrade Town! Learn how the district in cooperation with local actors promotes fair trade and supports the 2030 agenda. Discover the importance of this award for a fairer world and the responsibility of the community. (Symbolbild/MB)

Reinickendorf becomes a Fairtrade Town: a step for fairer trade

A brilliant day for Reinickendorf: The district was officially awarded the title "Fairtrade Town" today! This is not just a certificate - it is a bright sign of a strong commitment to fair trade and social justice. Together with schools, churches, associations, retailers and restaurants, Reinickendorf has fulfilled the Fairtrade criteria. A real milestone for the community that aims to advance the principles of the 2030 agenda!

The WoW effect was noticeable when Manfred Holz, the honorary ambassador of Fairtrade Deutschland e.V., crowned the ceremony with the handover of the certification certificate. The guests were enthusiastic and had the opportunity to taste fairly traded products at the coordinator for municipal development policy. Not only the delicious variety of fair trade was presented here, but also the deep background of the Fairtrade engagement and the 2030 agenda in Reinickendorf.

a sign of responsibility and change

"This award is not just a title! It is a clear confession of our community to be responsible and ethical action," enthused district mayor Emine Demirbüken-Wegner. With passion she emphasized how important it is to accept changes and to ensure that the living conditions of producers in developing countries are noticeably improved.

"Let's continue with a good example!" she called, and the amount applauded enthusiastically. Reinickendorf thus sets a powerful sign - fair trade should become an indispensable part of everyday life!