Fairtrade and Football Industry Issues

The video explores the relationship between football and fair trade, focusing on the production of footballs in Sialkot, Pakistan. It highlights the issues of child labor and unfair wages in the industry and explains how Fairtrade initiatives aim to improve conditions for workers. The Fairtrade premium is used to fund community projects, providing benefits like clean water, education, and transportation. The video emphasizes the importance of choosing Fairtrade products to support fair wages and better living conditions for workers.

What is the main goal of fair trade in the context of football?

• To reduce the number of footballs produced

• To promote football globally

• To ensure fair wages and conditions for workers

• To increase the price of footballs

Where are a significant number of footballs manufactured?

• Pakistan

• Germany

• USA

• Brazil

What is a key component of a football's construction?

• 25 hexagons and 5 pentagons

• 30 hexagons and 10 pentagons

• 20 hexagons and 12 pentagons

• 15 hexagons and 15 pentagons

What was a major issue in the football industry in Sialkot in the 1990s?

• Overproduction of footballs

• Lack of skilled workers

• Use of low-quality materials

• Child labor

What was one of the measures taken to reduce child labor in Sialkot?

• Banning home-based stitching

• Hiring more adult workers

• Reducing football production

• Increasing football prices

What does the Fairtrade premium aim to fund?

• Marketing campaigns

• Community projects

• Football tournaments

• Factory expansions

Which of the following is NOT a benefit provided by Fairtrade in Sialkot?

• Eye clinics

• Access to clean water

• Free footballs for children

• Educational materials

How does Fairtrade help improve education in the community?

• By hiring more teachers

• By providing school bags and books

• By offering scholarships

• By building new schools

What is a personal benefit mentioned by a worker due to Fairtrade?

• More leisure time

• Free healthcare for all

• Higher football production

• Better education for children

What is a common reaction when people witness unfairness in football games?

• They cheer

• They ignore it

• They shout 'That's not fair!'

• They leave the game