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A Glimpse Into the 2019 Conference
March 22, 2019The 2019 Fair Trade Campaigns National Conference began in the best of ways: a rapid-fire lineup of speakers from the Fair Trade, conscious consumerism, social impact and anti-human trafficking movements delivered rousing speeches. Later on, we heard from Fair Trade USA CEO and founder Paul Rice, who left the audience in awe after recounting how […]
Fair Trade Finals – Fall 2018
October 10, 2018Fall 2018 Program Highlights We worked with 86 campaigns on college and high school campuses in 29 states across the country who have strong relationships with campus administration and food service and are influential voices in their communities. Of the 86 total campuses, we had 73 colleges and universities and 13 high schools participating in the Fall 2018 program. Campus events reached almost 10,000 people – including students, faculty, dining staff and campus administration – with Fair Trade educational materials, product samples and other activities. Here’s your chance to get some […]
Fair Trade Finals – Spring 2018
March 3, 2018Spring 2018 Program Highlights We worked with 80 campaigns on college and high school campuses in 26 states across the country who have strong relationships with campus administration and food service and are influential voices in their communities. Of the 80 total campuses, we had 68 colleges and universities and 12 high schools participating in […]
Fair Trade Campaigns in the Media – Spring 2017
June 30, 2017Our 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, 2017As 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 […]
Celebrate World Fair Trade Day!
May 1, 2017This year, May 13 marks the fifteenth annual celebration of World Fair Trade Day. In communities around the world, people will come together to show their support for Fair Trade and celebrate the benefits that Fair Trade provides to producers and their families. And we want to invite YOU to be part of the celebration! Whether you […]
Fair Trade Campaigns is Hiring 2017-18 Fellows
March 27, 2017UPDATE 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 […]
Fair Trade Your Graduation and Support Artisans in Guatemala
March 15, 2017Graduation 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 […]
Fair Trade Campaigns’ Top 10 Achievements of 2016
December 20, 20162016 was an exciting year for Fair Trade Campaigns! Lets take a look back at the Top 10 Achievements of the year. 1) University of Wisconsin at Stevens Point became the 40th Fair Trade University in the U.S. In November, University of Wisconsin at Stevens Point (UWSP) helped us hit a Fair Trade Campaigns milestone by becoming […]
Fair Trade Campaigns in the Media – Fall 2016
December 13, 2016Our campaigns have been making great strides all across the country these past several months, and getting quite a bit of media attention for it! From newly declared Fair Trade Universities to Fair Trade anniversaries and holiday events, there’s a lot of good news to share. A UMD Group Held a Fair Trade Fair to Educate […]
“Fuel Up” For Finals With Fair Trade this Fall
October 17, 2016Share Your Plans and Get Rewarded! Here’s your chance to get some great, free materials for that final Fair Trade event of the fall semester! A few generous donations have allowed us to support campaigns hosting a Fair Trade Study Break. You can participate with four easy steps: Provide a short explanation of your […]
Fair Trade Trip Report: Monteverde, Costa Rica
October 10, 2016“When we rise in the morning…at the table we drink coffee which is provided to us by a South American, or tea by a Chinese, or cocoa by a West African; before we leave for our jobs we are already beholden to more than half the world.” Since I first encountered this unforgettable quote by Martin Luther King, Jr., I have tried […]
Fair Trade, Photos, and Prizes! Announcing Fair Trade Photofest 2016
October 6, 2016Do you love Fair Trade products? Do you love travel? Do you share photos on social media? If your answer is yes, we have the perfect contest for you! Fair Trade Photofest is a social media photo contest held throughout the entire month of October. This contest is not only an awesome way to promote the Fair […]
Organizer Spotlight – Travis Brodbeck
August 8, 2016The Fair Trade movement would not be possible if it weren’t for spontaneous motivators like Travis Brodbeck. Travis has officially taken over for Ben Conard as the co-chair of the National Fair Trade Colleges and Universities Steering Committee. While we are so excited for Travis to begin, we must first give a huge thank you to Ben […]
Fair Trade Campaigns in the Media – Spring/Summer 2016
July 29, 2016Since our campaigns have been making great strides all across the country these past several months and getting quite a bit of media attention for it, we decided to showcase some of the top media hits! Flyer Faithful become Fair Trade friendly Flyer News, July 8, 2016 University of Dayton students may have seen the Fair […]
Breaking New Ground: Looking Back at the 2015-16 Academic Year
June 22, 2016Let’s take a moment to reflect on the achievements, challenges and milestones of this past year. The Movement is Growing! At the end of August 2015, Fair Trade Colleges & Universities started its 7th year with: 29 Declared Colleges and Universities As of July 2016 there are now: 37 Declared Colleges and Universities (including four first in their states and the largest Fair Trade public […]
Introducing our Summer Intern!
June 2, 2016Hi everyone! I’m Alex, the new Digital Communications & Community Outreach Intern with Fair Trade Campaigns. I am beyond thankful for this opportunity and cannot wait to see what the summer has in store! Even at a young age, issues pertaining to social justice were always on my mind. With my mom being Diversity Director […]
Be an Agent for Change this World Fair Trade Day!
March 28, 2016Celebrate World Fair Trade Day on May 14 and Be an Agent for Change! World Fair Trade Day was started in 2001 by the World Fair Trade Organization. It’s a worldwide festival of events celebrating Fair Trade as a tangible contribution to the fight against poverty and exploitation, climate change, and the economic crises that […]