MBE for People Tree founder Safia MinneySafia Minney, People Tree's founder and CEO was appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in The Queens Birthday 2009 Honours List. Safia said: “I am delighted by this great honour and share it with the many producers I have worked with across the world to build a credible alternative method of trade in the fashion industry. I won't rest until The Queen has a closet full of her favourite Fair Trade frocks so she can go confidently about Her business overseas representing the strength and style of the British Fair Trade movement.” Safia was acknowledged along side some impressive names from the fashion industry including Christopher Bailey, Creative Director of Burberry who also received an MBE. |
Looking to the future Safia added: “I hope we see a change in Government regulation to build a genuinely empowering environment to put an end to socially and environmentally exploitative business practice and allow Fair Trade companies like People Tree to bring benefits to millions of farmers and artisans.” |
