Lead for Change Blog

William Penn Charter School Fair Trade Campaign

March 29, 2022

At 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, 2022

Our 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, 2022

Regis 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, 2021

University 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, 2021

Seton 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, 2021

Hi 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, 2021

At 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, 2021

Cranbrook 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, 2021

Fair Trade at Eastern Michigan University

September 17, 2021

EMU 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, 2021

Bringing 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, 2021

Join 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 […]

Champlain College

April 6, 2021

Beth David SLO

March 16, 2021

We are a Reform Jewish congregation located on the central coast of California. We are an inclusive and welcoming congregation dedicated to the study of Torah, to inspired Jewish learning and joyous worship, and to Tikkun Olam and Tikkun Ha Nefesh.

Duchesne Academy of the Sacred Heart

August 20, 2020

The Fair Trade Committee commits to educate members and the community on the importance of a living wage and safe working environments that are often paired with more sustainable work practices. We will also introduce fair trade practices and items to our community in an affordable and accessible way.