Lead for Change Blog
Fair Trade Finals – De-Stress Fest
February 28, 2018Join UCI Hospitality & Dining, the Cross-Cultural Center, and UCI Student Wellness and Health Promotion on March 19th and 20th for De-Stress Fest. We’ll have fun activities and giveaways for all students.
Fair Trade Finals – De-Stress Fest
February 28, 2018Join UCI Hospitality & Dining, the Cross-Cultural Center, and UCI Student Wellness and Health Promotion on March 19th and 20th for De-Stress Fest. We’ll have fun activities and giveaways for all students.
Fair Trade Community Shopping Night
February 28, 2018The UW-Fond du Lac Fair Trade University Committee and Multicultural Club joined efforts in a Fair Trade Shopping Night event at our local Fair Trade Market. Students volunteered at the store to serve chocolate, tea and cookies samples and to help educate and bring awareness to the many products offered for sale during the evening […]
Fair Trade Valentine’s Bake Sale
February 28, 2018UW-Fond du Lac Students held a Fair Trade Bake Sale and handed out sample of Fair Trade Chocolates and Coffee. Students, staff and faculty were asked to help decorate a Valentine postcard to mail to Fair Trade Farmers.
Valentine’s Day Card-Writing Event
February 13, 2018Writing Valetine’s Day Cards for 3 organizations in Ecuador, Ghana and the Philippines. Also handing out Fair Trade chocolate and teaching people about Fair Trade flowers and candy.
Fair Trade Chocolate Pop Up Shop
February 8, 2018Fair Trade Farmer Valentine Workshop
February 8, 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 […]
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.