Image via Darlington & Stockton Times, Jenny pictured far right.
F IG HT I NG INJU STICE FOR OVE R F OU R DE C ADES : JENNY MEDHURST’S STORY
This month’s shout out has to go to Jenny Medhurst, an inspirational woman, passionately part of the fair trade movement. A fighter for justice and equality for all, Jenny has done so much good for Traidcraft over the years. Her involvement with fair trade spans over four decades, and it is our privilege to share just some of her many highlights with you. 12 traidcraftshop.co.uk
While studying for her PGCE, Jenny taught in Nigeria and joined the World Development Movement (WDM), which campaigns for global justice. After two years with the Voluntary Service Overseas teaching in Malaysia, Jenny returned to a teaching job in Middlesbrough, becoming a member of the Ashram community, a Christian group which commits to putting faith into action.
“Fairtrade is such a simple and powerful way to change lives. It brings dignity, self esteem and empowerment, especially for women and just by swapping what we shop!”
