Lead for Change Blog June 2017

Fair Trade Campaigns in the Media – Spring 2017

June 30, 2017

Our campaigns have been making great progress all over the country, and getting a lot of media attention for it! From newly declared Fair Trade campaigns to Fair Trade educational events, there’s a lot of good news to share. OLP Becomes 29th Fair Trade School in Nation Academy of Our Lady of Peace, January 25, 2017 […]

A Look Back at the 2016-17 Academic Year

June 27, 2017

As the 2016-17 academic year comes to a close, let’s reflect on all of the progress that our college, university and K-12 school campaigns have made over the past year. The Movement is Growing! At the end of August 2016, Fair Trade Colleges & Universities started its 8th year with: 37 Declared Colleges and Universities And Fair Trade […]

Fair Trade in Your Classroom – Lesson Plans

June 16, 2017

Bring Fair Trade education into your classroom with Lesson Plans from Fair Trade Campaigns At Fair Trade Campaigns, we are always looking for new ways to raise awareness about Fair Trade and provide resources to support our dedicated campaigners around the country. This new project combines both of these goals in one package. In conjunction […]

Fair Trade on the Ground: A Visit to Doi Chaang Coffee Farm in Thailand

June 8, 2017

Last November, I had an amazing opportunity to visit a Fair Trade farm for the first time in my life. Even though six months has passed since my visit, it feels like it was yesterday because of the lasting impact that the experience had on me. As the National Organizer for Fair Trade Colleges & […]