Lead for Change Blog December 2010

Emma Willard – The 1st FT High School in the USA!

December 22, 2010

We are thrilled to celebrate the accomplishment that the students and faculty at the Emma Willard School have achieved. Fair Trade Towns is proud to part of the group that established the criteria for both Fair Trade Schools and Universities. Below is a post from one of the student-leaders who brought this vision to fruition. […]

Shop Fair, Give Fair Challenge

December 15, 2010

By Guest Blogger: Carmen Iezzi We all know that the holidays are a time for reconnecting with family and friends. They are also a time to connect with our global community. When you support Fair Trade, you become part of a network of people dedicated to facilitating change for disadvantaged artisans and farmers. As a […]

Reflections from the 4th International Fair Trade Towns Conference

December 12, 2010

By National Coordinator, Billy Linstead Goldsmith Having the opportunity to travel to the 4th International Fair Trade Towns Conference in Germany was an energizing and inspiring opportunity. Although it was my first, the connection of shared vision and common work made it feel like I had been in attendance at all of them. It is […]