Growers & Projects
The Equality by Las Lomas
Project was created by
COVICA Ltda,
the co-operative winery in Cauquenes, to develop real benefits for all
those connected to the co-operative. The winery, owned by the 240 members of the co-operative, is in a poor
region of Chile, with many vineyards lacking
even water for irrigation, prompting a real need to do something to
improve conditions for the many individuals involved.
In October 2005, COVICA was granted Fairtrade
status, marking a milestone in its history. The
Equality by Las
Lomas
range of Fairtrade Wines was developed and
launched in the UK 2006.
Every
bottle of Equality wines sold benefits the people behind the wines.
Through
social premium gained with Fairtrade, projects are being set up to
benefit all of the growers and workers at the winery, through improved
education, sanitation and health through health cover.
As more funds become available through the Equality programme, more
projects will be set up for the Las Lomas community, enabling them to compete on a fair basis in a very competitive world, and
importantly build a better future for themselves and their families. In
the short time since gaining Fairtrade status, Equality by Las Lomas is
already making a real difference to the lives of many.
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