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Fair Trade Bake Sale @ Laurel School
January 25, 2018All day there will be a Fair Trade Bake Sale in the Galleria area @ Laurel School. We will provide baked items using Fair Trade items; sell Equal Exchange Coffee and a few other Fair Trade Surprises.
Fair Trade Presentation in Corporate Responsibility Classroom
January 21, 2018The presentation about fair trade initiatives and campaigns will be presented to a class of 24 people led by Dr. Sherry Holladay of the Department of Communication at Texas A&M University.
Fair Trade Labels 101
January 17, 2018This presentation breaks down the differences between Fair Trade Certifications, Fair Trade Membership Organizations, and Direct Trade to help us better understand the Fair Trade Movement. People are encouraged to arrive at 11:30am to participate in a PJC New Volunteer Orientation.
Share the Love: Valentine’s Cards to Farmers and Artisans
January 12, 2018It’s simple: Print the Valentine’s Card template, set up a table, allow people to write notes on the cards, send them back to the Fair Trade Campaigns office by Sunday, February 28th. (https://fairtradecampaigns.org/2018/01/share-the-love-valentines-day-2018/) As people join in, we’ll let you know! So far: The River Church in Quincy, MA: https://www.facebook.com/events/1608807042519417/ Reservoir in Cambridge, MA: https://www.reservoirchurch.org/
Share the Love: Valentine’s Cards to Farmers and Artisans
January 12, 2018It’s simple: Print the Valentine’s Card template, set up a table, allow people to write notes on the cards, send them back to the Fair Trade Campaigns office by Sunday, February 28th. (https://fairtradecampaigns.org/2018/01/share-the-love-valentines-day-2018/) As people join in, we’ll let you know! So far: The River Church in Quincy, MA: https://www.facebook.com/events/1608807042519417/
Share the Love: Valentine’s Cards to Farmers and Artisans
January 12, 2018It’s simple: Print the Valentine’s Card template, set up a table, allow people to write notes on the cards, send them back to the Fair Trade Campaigns office by Sunday, February 28th. (https://fairtradecampaigns.org/2018/01/share-the-love-valentines-day-2018/) Our church is participating in this initiative on Sunday, February 11th, and we are inviting others to join us (https://www.facebook.com/events/1608807042519417/) in sharing […]
Fair Trade Finals Tabling Event
January 11, 2018Stories by the River Film Festival
January 8, 2018Local filmmakers and interested supporters of local film coming together to celebrate the telling of meaningful stories. The evening begins with a screening of all 10 official selections. The Audience will then have a chance to vote by ballot for their favorite. While the ballots are being counted, everyone is invited to help themselves to […]
Fair Trade Finals 2017 Fall Semester
January 5, 2018We had a stand in the library during study hours in the morning two days straight. We handed out samples of the chocolate, along with informational sheets. We also promoted other aspects about fair trade while handing out bags of relaxing chamomile tea. We also gave the Fair Trade bracelet to a follower of our […]
Banana Industry Presentation
January 4, 2018This talk is designed to educate, brainstorm solutions and create tangible action steps that fit each participant. People are encouraged to arrive at 11:30pm to participate in a PJC New Volunteer Orientation.
Understanding Free Trade Agreements
January 4, 2018Free Trade Agreements were intended to promote trade and boost economies. However, with the combination of corporate influence and developmental inequality, some economies have benefited while other, particularly those in the Global South, have suffered. People are encouraged to arrive at 11:30am to participate in a PJC New Volunteer Orientation.
Cocoa Campaign Presentation
January 4, 2018Cocoa Campaign presentation focuses on the issue of child slavery and human trafficking in the cocoa industry. It is designed to educate, brainstorm solutions and create tangible action steps that fit within the comfort zone of each participant. For more information contact Amy Crosswhite at store@pjcvt.org or 802-863-2345 x3. People are encouraged to arrive at […]
Free Trade vs. Fair Trade
December 31, 2017Learn the 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. People are encouraged to arrive at 2:30pm to participate in a […]
Fair Trade Product Sampling
December 28, 2017Join UCI Hospitality & Dining on Tuesday, February 27th from 11:30am-1:30pm at Zot N Go. Sample Fair Trade snacks and learn about UCI’s commitment to being a Fair Trade University.
Fair Trade Product Sampling
December 28, 2017Join UCI Hospitality & Dining on Tuesday, February 27th from 11:30am-1:30pm at Zot N Go. Sample Fair Trade snacks and learn about UCI’s commitment to being a Fair Trade University.
Fair Trade Farmers’ Market
December 19, 2017Selling Fair Trade products from Trades of Hope, Gallant Intl and Marquet Fair Trade at a local farmer’s market
Fair Trade finals at MIIS
December 19, 2017We had a fair trade stand in the library for 3 hours during finals week with SunCoffee Roasters coffee and Divine chocolates
Green and Fair Chapel Day 2018
December 11, 2017The second annual Green and Fair Chapel Day! In partnership with Sustainable Duke’s Earth Week events. Check out https://chapel.duke.edu/green for updates.