Lead for Change Blog July 2015

Organizer Spotlight – Ben Conard

July 27, 2015

Ben Conard – SUNY Geneseo The Fair Trade movement would not be possible if it weren’t for spontaneous motivators like Ben Conard. Ben has dedicated the past few years of his life to the Fair Trade movement through this work both as the co-chair of the National Fair Trade Colleges and Universities Steering Committee and […]

Academic Year in Review: Fair Trade Firsts

July 22, 2015

Let’s take a moment to reflect on the achievements, challenges and milestones of this past year. The Movement is Growing. At the end of August 2014, Fair Trade Colleges & Universities started its 7th year with: 25 Declared Colleges and Universities 90 Active Campaigns  As of July 2015 there are now: 29 Declared Colleges and Universities (including campuses in two new states!) 125 Active Campaigns (40% increase!) […]