Louise Davies is Chief Executive at Scottish Fair Trade, championing Scotland’s status as a Fair Trade Nation and expanding the movement across the country. She leads a small team coordinating national campaigns, supporting ethical business practices, and ensuring Fair Trade values remain embedded in Scottish public life. She is particularly interested in inspiring young people…

Laura Young is an award-winning climate activist, environmental scientist, and ethical influencer. Laura’s social media platforms continue to grow, creating a community of activists. You can find her on Facebook, Instagram, X (Twitter), TikTok, LinkedIn, BlueSky, and YouTube all under @LessWasteLaura. She was recently named in The King’s Foundation’s 35 under 35 network, and was awarded the Scottish…

Laura Wesołowski is a youth leader at MDK2 Youth Centre in Piekary Śląskie, where she supports young people in developing their skills and engaging in community activities. She is currently studying Sociology at the University of Silesia in Katowice. With a background in international exchange and volunteering, Laura brings a unique intercultural perspective to her work.…

Joanna Labus is a Poland-based youth worker who is passionate about theatre and circus pedagogy. At MDK2 she supports children and young people through educational and creative activities such as youth exchange projects and local community initiatives. She is currently in her final year of a Masters degree studying Early Childhood and Primary Education at…

Jürgen Hennemann is the 1st Mayor of the city of Ebern, a position held since 2014. Before that he spent six years as 2nd Mayor, 6 years as third Mayor, 24 years on the Ebern city council, and has been on the district council for the SPD (Social Democratic Party of Germany) since 1990. Jürgen…

Ruth Green grew up in Orkney and studied Occupational Therapy in Edinburgh.  As well as working as an Occupational Therapist, Ruth spent a number of years working as a church youth worker. She spent 4 years living in Zimbabwe helping mher sister establish Gogo Olive, which is a registered charity in Scotland.  Gogo Olive creates…

Thembi Colette Mnisi is a committed advocate for sustainable and inclusive economic development. She works for Drakenstein Municipality as a Project Coordinator: Economic Development and Tourism, where she leads stakeholder management for both local and international partners. A key driver behind Drakenstein becoming the first Fair Trade City in South Africa, she champions initiatives that empower…

Theresa Ameyaa is a dedicated Ghanaian cocoa farmer and community leader from Jinijini in the Bono Region of Ghana. Theresa is an active member of the Asunafo North Municipal Cooperative Cocoa Farmers and Marketing Union, where she currently serves as Chairperson of the Premium Committee. A graduate of the Fairtrade Africa Women’s School of Leadership,…

Felix Tetteh is a dynamic Fairtrade International Youth Ambassador, a young Cocoa Farmer, and Compliance Officer with Asetenapa Cooperative Cocoa Farming and Marketing Union Ltd. in Ghana. With over six years of experience in sustainable cocoa production, certification systems, and youth advocacy, Felix is dedicated to building a fairer trade future by empowering young people…

Lena van der Kamp is a Campaign Manager at Fairtrade Germany, where she empowers young people to take action for Fair Trade. She leads the national campaigns Fairtrade-Universities and FairActivists. Through Fairtrade Universities, she works with students, staff, and the wider campus community to ensure Fair Trade becomes an everyday part of university life. With…