Fairtrade Devon & South West Network held a conference in Exeter on Saturday 10th October 2026.
The guest speaker was Yesenia Maria Palacios Lumbi, a Fairtrade coffee grower member of SOPPEXCCA, union of Fairtrade co-operatives in Nicaragua, Central America, visiting the UK as the guest of Bristol Fairtrade and Bristol Link with Nicaragua (BLINC).
An introduction to Nicaragua, its history, geography and culture, was given by Lila Alvarado. Elena Fernandez-Lee, Fairtrade Foundation Schools & Universities Manager, presented the Do it Fair campaign.
Certificates of Appreciation were presented to members of local Fairtrade groups for their commitment to Fairtrade over many years.
Nicaragua: An Independent Republic in Central America PowerPoint
Yesenia’s Coffee Growing Community in Jinotega PowerPoint
