Lead for Change Blog June 2018
Fair Trade Campaigns in the Media – Spring 2018
June 29, 2018Our 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 events, research projects and partnerships, there’s a lot of good news to share. Fair Trade: One Step Closer to #endtrafficking in Houston, TX UNICEF USA, January 18, 2018 One […]
Academic Year in Review: 2017-18
June 12, 2018At the end of the 2017-18 academic year, we’re celebrating incredible growth in our work – driven by the Fair Trade campus advocates who are redefining grassroots advocacy. Our Fair Trade family tree is flourishing! At the end of the 2016-17 academic year, Fair Trade Campaigns recognized 44 declared Fair Trade Colleges & Universities and […]
Navigating Fair Trade Product Labels
June 12, 2018When navigating the world of conscious consumerism, all the different labels can be a bit confusing if not overwhelming. As a consumer, it’s important to know what these labels mean. When I first found myself interested in Fair Trade and conscious consumerism, I kept thinking to myself, “What do the different certifications mean? Do I […]
5 Tips for Funding Your Campaign
June 1, 2018Across the country, Fair Trade campaigns continue to organize and propel the Fair Trade movement forward in their communities, even when funding might be hard to come by. Campaigners get creative with free events and outreach activities, and collaborate with local organizations and businesses to support their Fair Trade advocacy. Here, we’re sharing suggestions, strategies […]