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Foundations for Long-Term Growth
August 2, 2018In 2016, Fair Trade Campaigns launched a five-year strategic plan. At the core of the plan are mechanisms to dramatically grow our impact and reach by streamlining and strengthening across our programs to accelerate the expansion of the Fair Trade Campaigns network. One of the components of the strategic plan is a focus on ongoing and […]
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 […]
Arizona State University, Most Innovative University in the US, Becomes 50th Fair Trade University in the Nation
May 15, 2018Tempe, AZ (May 2, 2018) – Fair Trade Campaigns, a grassroots movement mobilizing thousands of Fair Trade advocates, officially designates Arizona State University as the 50th and largest Fair Trade University in the nation. Fair Trade is an economic system that ensures consumers the products they buy were grown, harvested, crafted and traded in ways that […]
UC Irvine Becomes 51st Fair Trade University in Nation
May 4, 2018Irvine, CA (May 4, 2018) – UC Irvine, as part of a national initiative by Fair Trade Campaigns to engage university students in issues of global poverty, is proud to announce its official designation as a Fair Trade University. Fair Trade is an economic system that ensures consumers the products they buy were grown, harvested, […]
UC Berkeley Becomes 49th Fair Trade University in Nation
May 2, 2018Berkeley, CA (April 25, 2018) – UC Berkeley, as part of a national initiative by Fair Trade Campaigns to engage university students in issues of global poverty, is proud to announce its official designation as a Fair Trade University. Fair Trade is an economic system that ensures consumers the products they buy were grown, harvested, crafted […]
Celebrate World Fair Trade Day – 2018
May 1, 2018Live Fair, one product at a time. Each year, on the second Saturday of May, Fair Trade supporters and advocates around the world come together in celebration of World Fair Trade Day. This year, the World Fair Trade Organization has chosen the theme Live Fair, one product at a time. Join us in celebrating the many […]
How to Protect Forests and Support Farmers this Earth Day
April 18, 2018This Earth Day, discover the potential of Fair Trade, small-scale farmers and agroforestry to regreen the earth, tackle climate change and create a fair and equitable food system. Agroforestry: A Solution for the Earth and Farmers Around the world, farmers clear trees in order to expand their fields and increase production. This deforestation for agricultural […]
Highlights from the 2018 National Conference
April 11, 2018In March 2018, we came together with over 330 Fair Trade supporters and advocates to make new connections and dive deep on issues at the core of the movement. Over the course of three days, we heard from more than 50 speakers sharing their insights and expertise on Fair Trade, sustainability, social justice, community organizing, and […]
5 Reasons We’re Excited for the 2018 National Conference
March 22, 2018On March 23, over 300 individuals from businesses, NGOs, campuses, and campaigns will arrive at Georgetown University for the Fair Trade Campaigns National Conference. It’s been over five years since our last national gathering, and we are thrilled to be bringing this network together to connect, discuss, and learn from one another. While there are certainly […]
We’re Hiring! 2018-19 Fair Trade Campaigns Fellowship
March 1, 2018Are 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 organizers, developing leaders, building regional networks, and executing communications strategies? If you answered yes to any of these questions, read on to find out more about […]
Share the Love: Valentine’s Day 2018
January 5, 2018On February 14, many of us take time to show a little extra love to the special people in our lives. This year, we invite you to share the love with the farmers, workers and artisans behind your favorite Valentine’s Day gifts. Give Fair Trade flowers, chocolate and greeting cards (find discounts from our partners below!) or send […]
Year in Review: Top 10 Achievements of 2017
December 19, 20172017 was an exciting year for Fair Trade Campaigns! Lets take a look back at the Top 10 Achievements of the year. 1) Texas A&M University took the title of largest Fair Trade University in the U.S. Texas A&M is the 46th and largest university in the nation, and only the second in Texas, to earn official designation as […]
Fair Trade Your Holidays 2017
November 30, 2017This holiday season, give gifts that give back As the holidays approach, many of us will be heading to the store in preparation for dinner parties, gift giving, and other festivities. In this season of thanks and celebration, why not use your holiday shopping as a opportunity to give back to to farmers, workers, and artisans. […]
Houston, Texas Commits to Anti-Trafficking and Fair Trade
November 28, 2017Houston, TX (November 28, 2017) – Fair Trade Campaigns is proud to announce Houston’s designation as the first Fair Trade Town in the state of Texas, and the second largest Fair Trade Town in the United States. Houston is also the first major city to announce a zero tolerance human trafficking policy in city service […]
Fair Trade Towns Reaches Milestone: 2,000 Fair Trade Towns Span the Globe
October 4, 2017Fair Trade Towns, an international, grassroots campaign to build solidarity between consumers and producers, raise awareness of Fair Trade, and drive institutional commitment to Fair Trade products, has reached a major milestone as there are now over 2,000 Fair Trade Towns in 29 countries on 6 continents. Starting in 2000 in Garstang, U.K., the grassroots […]
Fair Trade Campaigns National Conference: Growing the Movement Together
September 14, 2017Fair Trade Campaigns is excited to announce our first National Conference in five years! Join us to celebrate how far we have come as a movement, learn about our strategies for taking Fair Trade to the next level, and build the skills you need to drive even more impact in your community, on your campus, […]
Back to School with Fair Trade + A Giveaway!
August 11, 2017To all of our student, teacher, and staff organizers – welcome back to school! With everyone returning to classrooms and campuses feeling rested from the summer and ready for a fresh start, the beginning of the school year is a great time to recommit to your Fair Trade campaign. Reach out to incoming students to get […]