"The difference is very big. Here they have consideration for the worker. I know because three years ago I became sick with cancer, and they continue taking care of me. I have worked at flower farms for 21 years, and I have never found one where they treat workers as well as they do here."

"We pay only four dollars per child per year for health care. Normally it would cost ten dollars for each visit to a doctor. This a very good situation for us, and it is all from Fair Trade."

Esperanza Vasquez, Hoja Verde

"This farm does not deny people the opportunity to improve themselves. My two sons were able to receive their bachelor's degrees while working, and this is one of the greatest benefits of working here."

Mariana Esquinato, Vice President of the Workers Committee at Hoja Verde

"Workers on other farms hear about us, and they know about the difference. Fair Trade offers better opportunities for workers, socially and economically."

Pila Rocha, the President of the Joint Body at Jardines Paiveri

"As the Secretary of the Joint Body, I feel very proud because I can see that my coworkers are confident in me. I have learned many things, and I think that having a leadership position may help me, help my community, and help my children."

Luz Chancusig, Jardines Paiveri

"Things are much different since we became Fair Trade certified. Before, we didn't have the computer center. Through Fair Trade sales, we installed the center. The personnel is much more concerned about the workers. We have a nursery for our children, a doctor on the farm, and all of these benefits are free. They take very good care of us, and for this reason, we want people to buy many Fair Trade flowers."

Martha Vilca, Jardines Paiveri

"Here, we all work as a team and move forward together."

"I took out a loan to pay my university loans, because I did not have sufficient funds to pay the semester. The loans helped me a lot and allowed me to continue to study, and reach the next level."

Leticia Fariango, President of the Workers Committee at Rosas del Monte