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POL 287-099 Fair Trade in Costa Rica (Study Abroad)

Fair Trade products sold in school store

We are offering two Fair Trade products for sale in the Paul D. Schreiber High School student run store. In addition to Zambeezi lip balm we are selling Aid Through Trade roll on bracelets in blue and white, our school colors. Aid Through Trade was a founding member of the Fair Trade Federation and employs […]

Fair Trade products sold in school store

We are offering two Fair Trade certified products for sale in the Paul D. Schreiber High School student run store. Zambeezi beeswax lip balm is organic and carries a Fair Trade Federation certification. Zambeezi brings the incredible strengths and products of Zambian entrepreneurs, beekeepers and farmers to the North American market. Zambeezi exists to enable […]

Worker Voices Matter: How Fair Trade USA™ makes sure workers come first

Farmers in Sonoma, Mexico working on a Fair Trade Certified™ Farm The voices of workers around the globe are too often silenced, clearing the way for unsafe and unjust working conditions and creating a disconnect between people and the products that they buy. Every product on the shelf has been touched by countless hands on […]

Fairtrade launches new Living Income Reference Price tool

As part of its growing portfolio of digital tools to help companies better understand how they can work to make sustainable supply chains a reality, Fairtrade International has built a new Living Income Reference Price tool. The tool is designed to make it easier for companies to find out what prices they need to pay […]

Stories from the Field: Cambodia, Argentina, and Colombia

Fair Trade USA™’s global impact is backed by the real stories from our global community. Each success or area of growth comes with individual experiences, ideas, passions, and improved lives. Instead of focusing in on just the numbers, we like to share the real stories behind the label, and emphasize how your support of Fair […]

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San Francisco University High School

Join us in raising awareness of how common products we consume are produced and bringing Fair Trade Products to San Francisco University High School! Through grassroots organizing, we’re working to educate our school community about the importance and benefits of Fair Trade certified products.

Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy Campaign

Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy is committed to engaging our community in the Fair Trade movement, recognizing its alignment with Catholic Social Teaching and our school pillars. As environmental stewards, seekers of social justice, and global citizens, we are excited to partner with Fair Trade Campaigns to advance this important cause!

Karina Toro

FAIRWILD – Building a World where Biodiversity, People, and Business Thrive in Harmony through Sustainable Wild Harvesting

Have you heard of the newest Fair Trade certifier? FAIR WILD – protecting wild collectors – Wild plant collectors supply the world with essential consumer ingredients, but often come from some of the world’s most marginalised communities. FairWild certification requires that collectors are paid fair, long-term prices, at approximately 5% above the market level. In […]

Fair Trade Gift Fair, Westminster Presbyterian Church, 1200 S Marquette Ave, Mpls.

Sunday, Nov. 24, 9:15-10:30am & 11:30am-1pm Meet us at the Fair Trade Gift Fair! One dozen vendors will gather in Westminster Commons for the Fair Trade Gift Fair. Our purchases of sustainably sourced and fairly exchanged goods support livable wages, training, and business development for craftspeople and farmers around the world. Global Mamas will participate […]

41st Annual Holiday Fair and Artisan Market, Minnesota Waldorf School, St Paul, East 70 County Rd B

Fun activities and beautiful artisanal crafts return to the MN Waldorf School’s free and open-to-the-public 41st annual Holiday Fair and Artisan Market on Saturday November 23rd, 2024. Join us for a full day of wintery festive fun, with children’s activities, puppet shows, food trucks, live music, a silent auction and of course visits from our […]

Twinkles & Toast – AnnualNight Market, Minnesota Waldorf School, St Paul, 70 East County Rd B

Friday, November 22, 6-8 pm – We invite you to celebrate the 41st Anniversary of the Minnesota Waldorf School Holiday Fair with the return of our Shop & Sip event Friday, November 22nd 6:30pm-9pm. Take the night off and enjoy live music, food and drinks while shopping the Artisan Market during this special adults (21+) […]

Field and Festival Holiday Market, WAGNERS GARDEN CENTER, South Minneapolis, 6024 Penn Ave S

November 9, 10, 16, 17, 30 + December 1, 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, 22. 10am-2pm Everybody is welcome to these great free holiday markets! – indoors – in the warm greenhouse – with the poinsettias! Meet us for gorgeous art made by parents being paid fairly for their work with Papillon Marketplace in Haiti! […]

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