Lead for Change Blog
RECAP: International Fair Trade Towns Conference
September 15, 2015This past July, 5 delegates from the US went to Bristol, UK to attend the 9th Annual International Fair Trade Towns Conference. They were part of 240 delegates representing 20 countries around the world. This year the goal was connecting Sustainability and Fair Trade. Here are some of their key takeaways. What did you learn […]
Organizer Spotlight – Altadena, CA
August 27, 2015Teresa Baxter & Lori Webster Altadena, CA Building a community means recognizing our shared place in this world. It is through collaboration that true change happens, as evidenced by Teresa Baxter and Lori Webster, co-chairs of Altadena, California’s Fair Trade Town Campaign. Together, Teresa and Lori have worked to incorporate Fair Trade products and principles […]
Back to School Campaign
August 20, 2015Kick the year off with the Back to School Organizing 101 Training Series. Participating campaigns will receive a FREE FAIR TRADE EVENT PACKAGE to host an awesome event this fall! Get Ready for Back-to-School and Learn New Organizing Skills! It’s that time of the year again – Back to School! In September, Fair Trade Campaigns will host two online […]
Support Launch of World’s First Fair Trade Certified Tuna!
August 17, 2015Buy Fair Trade Tuna at Safeway, Acme Markets, Vons and Pavilions – WIN $50 Fair Trade USA and Safeway (which includes Acme Markets, Vons and Pavilions) are breaking new ground with the launch of Fair Trade Certified ™ Tuna in over 15 states*! Crucial to the success of this new Fair Trade category, and to […]
How Does Fair Trade Protect The Environment?
August 6, 2015When you hear Fair Trade, what do you think of? Is it the fair prices for farmers? Is it the community projects? What about environmental sustainability? When we say Fair Trade, most people think of a human-centered movement. In reality, Fair Trade is a movement for our planet, and that means not just for the people, […]
Organizer Spotlight – Ben Conard
July 27, 2015Ben 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, 2015Let’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!) […]
Meet the newest member of the Fair Trade Campaigns team!
June 22, 2015Hi everyone! I’m Kylie, the new National Organizer for Fair Trade Colleges & Universities (FTCU) with Fair Trade Campaigns. I couldn’t be more excited to step into this new role! My passion for social, economic and environmental justice first arose in high school, when I spent five years living in Chiang Mai, Thailand. My interests evolved through […]
UNIVERSITY TIP #2: REACH OUT TO CAMPUS OUTLETS
June 12, 2015Work Your Way Through Goal #2: Reach Out To Campus Outlets Goal #2 focuses on increasing Fair Trade availability on campus. To reach this goal you will need to: Ensure a minimum of two Fair Trade products are available in all campus-owned & operated venues as well as in service contracts where possible, The Obstacles The Solutions Food Service […]
Fair Trade Soccer Balls Available at Target!
May 15, 2015Guest Blog Post By: Jessica Holland, Senda Athletics About five months ago, Santiago Salty, founder of Senda Athletics Fair Trade soccer balls, sent a tweet that would change the trajectory of his company. He had just seen Target’s announcement for its upcoming Made to Matter collection. Made to Matter introduces some of the most innovative […]
Empower Moms around the World This Mother’s Day
May 4, 2015With Mother’s Day just around the corner, Fair Trade Campaigns and Fair Trade USA encourage you to think not only about our moms at home, but also the moms throughout the world who grow, sew and harvest the products we enjoy every day. Here are three ways that you can honor these strong and hardworking women […]
School Tip: Source Fair Trade Products
April 22, 2015Work your way through Goal 3 Goal #3 is about sourcing Fair Trade products in cafeterias, vending machines, school stores or regularly including Fair Trade products in fundraisers like candy or bake sales. To reach this goal you will need to complete the following: You must have at least two products offered at permanent outlets […]
A Simple Way to Celebrate World Fair Trade Day
April 14, 2015Fair Trade Campaigns is a powerful grassroots movement mobilizing thousands of conscious consumers and Fair Trade advocates on campuses and in communities across the country. We recognize towns, colleges, universities, schools and congregations for embedding Fair Trade into their community and increasing Fair Trade product availability. Request Fair Trade Products You already know that purchasing Fair Trade products empowers workers […]
World Fair Trade Day Program Launched
April 6, 2015Increase Fair Trade Availability in your Community! We all enjoy biting into a crisp piece of fruit or sipping that perfectly brewed cup of joe. But how many of us stop to think about the farmers who grow and harvest the produce and beverages we consume on a regular basis? This World Fair Trade Day, […]
February Fair Trade Achievements: Campaigns with Heart
March 12, 2015Our campaigners’ hearts were in the right place this February! Let’s show a little love for those who took their campaigns to the next level… Campaign Badges and Declarations 18 Badges Earned! 1. Cleveland Heights, OH – Engage Your Town 2. Marquette University, WI – Commit to Fair Trade Education 3. Saint Mary’s University, MN – Pass a Fair Trade […]
Bring Fair Trade To Your Faith Community!
March 3, 2015Did you know that your church, synagogue, mosque or other place of worship can be recognized as a leader in the Fair Trade movement? Use Fair Trade products at your congregation and incorporate Fair Trade into social teachings – build solidarity among your fellow congregants! How it all Began . . . The concept of […]
Bring Fair Trade to Schools in 2015
February 27, 2015Help the Next Generation Combat Child Slave Labor Every child deserves an education. But, according to the International Labour Organization (ILO), child labor is a reality for 168 million boys and girls in Latin America, Africa and Asia. Can you imagine your child, brother, sister, neighbor or YOU picking cocoa beans instead of going to […]