Fair Trade Kampot Pepper       

The COVID-19 crisis has been devastating for Cambodian farmers in general and for the small Kampot Pepper farmers in particular. Last year 25% of the smallest growers switched to growing other crops or sold or lost their farms due to an over supply of pepper as the larger growers are no longer buying their pepper but growing their own crops and expanding their farms. This years crop cannot get to market due to the pandemic. Small grower agriculture is in jeopardy and you can help by purchasing Fair Trade Kampot Pepper while helping alleviating food insecurity at home. 


Poverty Reduction
70% of the Kampot region lives in poverty. A Fair Trade distribution network will reduce poverty by increasing the farmer’s standard of living and will impact following:
Reduce Child Labour
In Cambodia due to challenges accessing basic education and the absence of a compulsary education requirement, children are vulnerable to the worst forms of child labour.
Improved Dental & General Health
Children living in poverty when they have access to education have poor outcomes due to systemic health issues and chronic undernourishment. Intestinal parasites and tooth decay are rampant.
Reduce Domestic Violence
A report by the UN Development Programme (UNDP) states that: “…domestic violence in Cambodia is linked tot poverty and the lack of education and is particularly high in the countryside where literacy rates are low.”


Prosperity & Hope
In 1999 the Khmer Rouge rebels were finally ousted and the pepper farmers began to rebuild. With a Fair Trade distribution network the region can achieve a sustainable income level, educate their children and look forward to a future of hope.