Lead for Change Blog

The Fair Trade Campaign for Riverdale Country Day School
June 22, 2022Hello, my name is Olivia Beyer and I am a rising Junior who attends Riverdale Country Day School. My goal is to ultimately certify my school as Fair Trade. When workers and farmers are treated fairly, everyones’ welfare improves. I am passionate about sustainable finance and Fair Trade aims to help producers in growing countries […]
University of Idaho
May 23, 2022
Stanford FairTrade Collective
May 12, 2022We serve at the intersection of social equity and environmental justice to make Stanford University FairTrade-friendly!
Gulliver Prep
April 7, 2022
William Penn Charter School Fair Trade Campaign
March 29, 2022At William Penn Charter, our mission is to inspire students to be thinkers, collaborators, innovators , and leaders through global connections, civic engagement, and a focus on environmental sustainability. By becoming a Fair Trade designated School, we hope to educate our community on the importance of safe working environments, fair consumer policies, and sustainable work […]

Fair Trade Baldwin Wallace
March 18, 2022Our goal is to bring awareness to the local and global necessity for fair trade products, engage the greater BW community on education surrounding ethical fair trade items, and provide products across multiple BW departments to start the transition to a fair trade certified university.

Regis High School
February 24, 2022Regis High School is a Catholic, all-boys high school located in New York City. Aligning with our school’s values, Regis will commit to ethically sourcing products to empower producers and promote fair labor practices. Our primary goal is to educate the student body on the benefits of fair trade products.

University of Wisconsin-River Falls
December 21, 2021University of Wisconsin River Falls is committed to being a socially, economically, and environmentally responsible college. Our fair-trade campaign aims to make fair choices when buying food and clothing for students, faculty, staff members, and visitors. The food we purchase has an impact on the environment. Becoming certified helps us assist our role as the […]

Seton High School
November 12, 2021Seton High School has a mission to create and maintain systems and processes to ensure sustainability, while engaging with local and global communities.

Fair Trade Ramaz
November 12, 2021Hi Everyone! Ramaz is excited to take the steps in order for our school to become more conscious in regard to this important topic. Through interactive meetings and sourcings of Fair Trade product, we hope to create a more understanding environment.

Manhasset High School Fair Trade
October 21, 2021At Manhasset High School, we are building a community of passionate advocates of Fair Trade committed to spreading awareness and promoting the benefits associated with selling and using Fair Trade items and products. We promote fair trade through educational workshops and the sale of fair trade products to students, faculty, and staff in the cafeteria […]

Cranbrook Schools
October 13, 2021Cranbrook schools seek to instill in students a strong sense of personal and social responsibility, the ability to think critically, and the competence to communicate and contribute in an increasingly global community. We believe it’s important to spread awareness about the injustices that plague the world at large.
University of Louisville
October 7, 2021University of California San Francisco
October 6, 2021
Fair Trade at Eastern Michigan University
September 17, 2021EMU is taking strides to better our food sourcing and educate students about the importance of Fair Trade!

Babson College Dining
September 14, 2021
Bloomfield Hills High School
August 18, 2021Bringing Fair Trade Products and ethical awareness to Bloomfield Hills High School! Through grassroots organizing, we’re working to educate our school community about the importance and benefits of Fair Trade Certified Products.

Fair Trade Canyon Crest Academy
April 20, 2021Join us at Canyon Crest Academy in our fight for Fair Trade! From community development and environmental protection, to gender equality and strengthening the global economy, the Fair Trade CCA campaign is designed to motivate our school towards a just world. In addition to raising awareness about Fair Trade and inspiring students to buy equitably […]