Emihle Ayakha Mbuli is a passionate advocate for ethical business practices and youth empowerment through Fair Trade. At just 20 years old, she is pursuing a Bachelor Degree in Accounting at the Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT) while serving as Financial Manager for CPUT Fair Future—a position she earned through proven leadership and a…

Bernard Outah is a passionate advocate for fairness—in trade, opportunity, dignity, and sustainability. As Regional Director of the World Fair Trade Organization – Africa & Middle East, he leads initiatives that connect small producers to global markets, promote ethical business practices, and strengthen communities across the region. With more than three decades in development work,…

Bruce Crowther was originally a vet by profession, and is an experienced activist who began campaigning for Oxfam in 1984. He formed the Garstang Oxfam Group in 1992 and was Chair until 2002. The Oxfam Group was instrumental in making Garstang, UK the worlds’ first Fair Trade Town in April 2000 (officially recognised in November…

Talat Yaqoob is a consultant, campaigner & leader on anti-racist, feminist policy, research & politics, and is a third-sector leader, writer and campaigner, focused on equality issues across politics, public life and the labour market championing women, communities of colour and migrants. As an independent consultant she provides policy, public affairs and research expertise to…