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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Event Kits: Fair Trade Your Holidays!
November 11, 2014Share Your Plans and Get Rewarded Here’s your chance to get hooked up with some great, free materials and samples for that final Fair Trade Event of the year! A number of generous donations have allowed us to support campaigns hosting a Fair Trade Holiday Event. Provide a short explanation of your plans in the comment section below and receive the following […]
Q & A with Mid Atlantic Fair Trade Campaigns Fellows!
September 23, 2014Hello fellow world changers! We (the Emilys) are excited to join the team this year as the first ever Fair Trade Communities (Town, School, Congregation) and Fair Trade Colleges & Universities Fellows! The positions were created to support Fair Trade Campaigns in the Mid-Atlantic region, as there are now nearly 40 campaigns in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, […]
Fair Trade Congregations Launch in US
September 11, 2014The U.S. Follows Lead of United Kingdom Fair Trade Campaigns is proud to announce its new national initiative called Fair Trade Congregations aimed to engage communities of faith in issues of global poverty. With a growing movement in the U.S., and following the lead of over 7,300 Fair Trade Congregations in the United Kingdom, Fair Trade Congregations […]
2014 Fair Trade Month Campaign
June 27, 2014Did you know that institutional purchasing accounts for 2/3rds of the U.S. economy (that’s 10.1 trillion dollars a year)? It’s no wonder that we’re focusing our Fair Trade Month program on building relationships and educating constituents and leaders of institutions. We’re providing free swag for you to pass out, and participants will be entered to win a grand prize with […]
3 Campaigns Baking it Right
May 30, 2014How to Get a Crowd at Your Event! Campaigns across the country received baking kits last month to host World Fair Trade Day & Study Break events highlighting the variety of baking products available at your grocery store. Thanks for participating – ya’ll made some splendid looking treats! We thought we’d take a moment to reflect […]
5 Tips to Promote Your Event
April 23, 2014Here’s our top tips for getting crowds to your World Fair Trade Day or Study Break event! 1. Partner Around Town & Campus: As advocates we often make things harder than they need to be. Look around and see if anyone has something similar planned in your community or to see who would be a […]
World Fair Trade Day & Fair Trade Study Breaks
April 4, 2014Here’s How to Win a Baking Kit with Tons of FREE Samples! What better way to celebrate World Fair Trade Day than with deliciously baked goods or a well-deserved rest during finals! This year Fair Trade Campaigns encourages Towns, Schools, and Colleges & Universities to host Bake Sales, Bake offs and Study Breaks to honor […]
WORLD FAIR TRADE DAY: Get Your Bake On!
March 6, 2014Samples, Event Resources & Materials Coming Soon! What better way to celebrate World Fair Trade Day than with deliciously baked goods! This year Fair Trade Campaigns encourages Towns, Schools, and Colleges & Universities to host bake sales, bake offs and study breaks to honor this global celebration. Campaigns who host bake sales, bake offs or […]
DOCUMENTARY: Stand With Me – One Girl’s Dream to End Child Slavery
February 5, 2014If life gives you lemons, end child slavery Vivienne Harr, a 10-year-old girl from Fairfax, CA, set up a lemonade stand to fight child slavery. Her first audacious goal was to free 500 children with the proceeds. However, her dream took her much further. Vivienne kept up her lemonade stand for one whole year – […]
Fair Trade Schools Launch in the United States
February 4, 2014Fair Trade Campaigns Announces New Initiative to Empower K – 12 Schools Commit to Ethical Purchasing Fair Trade Campaigns, a national network of Fair Trade advocates in 170 towns and campuses across the United States, is proud to announce its newest campaign – Fair Trade Schools. Mirroring a growing demand for Fair Trade products, Fair […]
Campaign Spotlight: Dayton, Ohio
January 30, 2014Read about the journey of the Dayton, Ohio, Fair Trade Towns campaign. Our guest bloggers are Lisa Von De Linde and Leslie Blaha. Breaking the Ice Peace on Fifth, a local Dayton slave-free and Fair Trade store, wanted to change the conversation about Fair Trade in Dayton, Ohio. Although many people could easily connect Fair […]