Lead for Change Blog March 2017

Fair Trade Campaigns is Hiring 2017-18 Fellows

March 27, 2017

UPDATE 6/19/17: Applications are now closed for all regions except the Southwest. To apply for the Southwest Regional Fellowship, please apply online by Friday, June 30. Are you passionate about Fair Trade and social justice? Are you a student or recent graduate looking for rewarding part-time work? Do you want to gain hands-on experience supporting grassroots […]

From Students to Fair Trade Entrepreneurs

March 23, 2017

Students have played an integral role in shaping and growing the Fair Trade movement across the country. From UCLA in California to Green Mountain College in Vermont, students work to educate their classmates, spread awareness to administrators, and make sure their campus sells products that provide better working and living conditions for those that make […]

Fair Trade Your Graduation and Support Artisans in Guatemala

March 15, 2017

Graduation is the first day of the rest of your life – what will you wear? The following is a guest post, written by Allison Havens, Executive Director of Y’abal Handicrafts.   Have you ever stopped and marveled at the artistic masterpiece that is your clothing? Ever wonder how each minuscule thread in your fabric […]

Fuel Up For Finals With Fair Trade – Spring 2017

March 3, 2017

Spring 2017 – Program Highlights We worked with 65 campaigns on college and high school campuses across the country who have strong relationships with retailers and food service and are influential voices in their communities. Over 8,000 people were reached through campus events including students, staff and faculty. Schools with the largest turnout were Academy of Our Lady of Peace High School in San Diego, CA (750 attendees), Texas A&M University […]