State Historical Society of Iowa

"Brick by Brick: Rebuilding Public Schools in Côte d’Ivoire," January 23, 2019

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Courtesy of Fair Trade Certified, Cofield, Elise, "Brick by Brick: Rebuilding Public Schools in Côte d’Ivoire," Fair Trade Certified, 23 January 2019

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This article explains how Fair Trade community funds in Cote d’Ivoire are being used to build schools and stock them with school supplies. The article suggests that choosing Fair Trade chocolate products directly benefits families in Cote d’Ivorie by providing revenue to build and run schools.

Transcript "Brick by Brick: Rebuilding Public Schools in Côte d’Ivoire" Article

Source-Dependent Questions

  • How was Ecole Primaire Publique (Public Elementary School) of Konan Koffi in Côte d’Ivoire funded?
  • Explain why Fair Trade chocolate is crucial to bringing education to the children of Cote d’Ivoire.
  • How does this article suggest that buying Fair Trade chocolate is beneficial to the people of Cote d’Ivoire?

Citation Information 

Cofield, Elise, "Brick by Brick: Rebuilding Public Schools in Côte d’Ivoire," Fair Trade Certified, 23 January 2019. Courtesy of Fair Trade Certified