Lead for Change Blog

Assembly for World Fair Trade Day

May 10, 2018

Students, faculty & staff will be celebrating World Fair Trade on the field. This years’ theme is ‘Live Fair, one product at a time’. Each class will hold a sign showing each of the 10 Principles of Fair Trade. Parents are welcome. Students and staff will hold hands to make a “Human Chain” showing solidarity […]

Campus Ambassadors in Sustainability and Business Panel

May 10, 2018

A panel discussion featuring student reps for sustainable companies. Companies present will include Sambazon and Guayaki! They will talk about how their role in promoting the companies they work for on the college campus.

World Fair Trade Raffle

May 9, 2018

Raffle for World Fair Trade -free to enter and win long sleeve club t-shirt, chocolate and honest tea…2 days to fill out entry Thursday 10th & Friday 11th, pull names Saturday, May 12 Announce, May 12 Deliver prizes during Fair Trade Club meeting on Monday, May 14th

Fair Trade Launch

May 9, 2018

We are setting up a table on our campus dining hall to launch the Fair Trade initative at Mary Baldwin. We will have raffles, prizes, ice cream, chocolates and other materials and will use them to promote Fair Trade on campus and increase awareness among students and faculty.

August Moon Festival

May 8, 2018

We will again have a booth at this year’s August Moon Festival. Come participate in our Fair Trade Chocolate Taste Test. Information on Fair Trade and how you can be involved will also be available.

August Moon Festival

May 8, 2018

We’ll have a booth at this year’s August Moon Festival. Stop by and participate in our Fair Trade Chocolate Taste Test. Information on Fair Trade and ways you can be involved will also be available.

Quincy Fair Trade 101

May 8, 2018

Discover why Fair Trade purchases: • Help sustain farmers and other producers • Are better for the environment • Bring you higher quality goods • Support stronger communities • Empower women in the workplace Sample Fair Trade products will be available as well as information on how you can get involved.

Spring 2018 Fair Trade Finals

May 7, 2018

End of semester Fair Trade Your Finals event. Information Table with tons of handouts: Fair Trade 101, Cocoa, Tea, Chocolates. Free Fair Trade chocolate, coffee and tea samples. Raffle of Fair Trade items. Sign up sheet for new committee members for Fall 2018 semester.

Fair Trade Finals!

May 7, 2018

Fair Trade Finals Snacks! Free Fair Trade Coffee. Learn how your Fair Trade coffee purchase changes lives!

Free Trade v.s. Fair Trade

May 4, 2018

Basic information about globalization and how policies & practices have paved the way for huge companies to profit at the expense of people and the planet. Shows how the Fair Trade movement & principles seek to, at a minimum, counterbalance these atrocities.

Fair Trade Labels

May 4, 2018

Explore the differences between Fair Trade Certifications, Fair Trade Membership Organizations, and Direct Trade to help us better understand the Fair Trade Movement.

World Fair Trade Day Celebration

May 4, 2018

This year’s event will feature interactive educational games focused on the Fair Trade Movement! Test your knowledge for a chance to win fabulous prizes. Free Ben & Jerry’s ice cream, fair trade banana smoothies, fair trade vendors and a special performance by Jeh Kulu Dance & Drum Theater. For more info contact Amy at [email protected].

World Fair Trade Day

May 3, 2018

The Sustainability Board will be tabling Fair Trade coffee, tea and chocolate while engaging with students.

SpringFest 2018

May 3, 2018

The Sustainability Board will be tabling Fair Trade Coffee at North Seattle College’s 2018 SpringFest.

Fuel Up With Fair Trade

April 30, 2018

What is fair trade? In today’s world, there are still nearly 40 million people enslaved. About half of those people are trapped in labor slavery. Fair trade products ensure that works are paid fair wages and are provided safe working conditions. We know how tiring finals can be, so come by the Student Center Inner […]

Fair Trade Finals at Moraine Park Technical College

April 30, 2018

Learn about fair trade during the Fair Trade Finals event at each campus library of Moraine Park Technical College. During the week of May 7th, visit the library to find Informational handouts and enter to win a variety of fair trade treats and products.

Fair Trade Concessions

April 28, 2018

Fair Trade Club provided a coffee, tea and hot chocolate for Varsity Level Lacrosse Invitational. Baked goods were also sold. 350 people present

Free Fair Trade Finals Snacks and Fair Trade Coffee 101!

April 27, 2018

Take a Break from Studying for finals and get a Free Fair Trade coffee and complete Fair Trade coffee 101 .