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“It hit me very early on that something was terribly wrong, that I would see silos full of food and supermarkets full of food, and kids starving. ... In Fair Trade, we see ourselves as this infinitesimal part of the world economy. But somebody's got to come up with an alternative model that says children eating is No. 1.”

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Medea Benjamin
Medea Benjamin

Medea Benjamin is an American activist known for her leadership in peace, anti-war, and social justice movements. Born on September 10, 1952, she has been actively involved in political activities since the 1980s. more

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