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THIRST news, events and blog posts – plus our Tea News Update:
A monthly review of developments in human rights and environmental
issues in the tea sector.
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Tea News Update 
THIRST Tea News Update – May 2025
This month we cover the impact of US tarrifs on tea producing countries, intensifying labour unrest across S. Asia, the human…
Tea News Update 
THIRST Tea News Udate – April 2025
This month, we highlight critical issues, including price pressures on tea farmers in Kenya, Uganda and India, ongoing labour protests in West…
Blog post 
Alternative Approaches webinar series
This year we bring 13 case studies of alternative approaches to life with a series of FREE webinars presented by the very…
Blog post 
Growing together: How block farming is changing the lives of smallholder tea farmers
In Southern Tanzania, smallholder tea farmers are finding new ways to improve their livelihoods through a collaborative approach known as block farming. This…
Tea News Update 
THIRST Tea News Update – March 2025
THIRST Tea News Update March 2025 “Harsh weather, months without rain and scarce irrigation water have caused tea plants in some areas…
Tea News Update 
THIRST Tea News Update – February 2025
THIRST Tea News Update February 2025 The workers under the banner of Bangladesh Tea Worker Federation and Tea Garden Education Right Implementation…
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The story of Kazi Yetu – Empowering women. Inspiring change.
Imagine a tea industry where women and smallholder farmers have control over their livelihoods, earn fair wages and contribute to the growth…