Lead for Change Blog
Fair Trade Documentary – in celebration of Fair Trade month
October 30, 2017Rollins College celebrated Fair Trade month with fellow fair trade community partner, Ten Thousand Villages. Community members and students came together to watch a screening of “The People and the Olive.” Ten Thousand Villages showcased some of their holiday merchandise with samples of Equal Exchange Hot Chocolate. Meanwhile, Rollins’ Sustainability Program collected donations for their […]
2nd Annual Fair Trade Fashion Show
October 28, 2017Volunteer student models showcased Alta Gracia spirit wear sold at our campus bookstore, and we educated students about fair trade in general and what it means that we are a Fair Trade University.
Kuli Kuli Moringa tasting /Vegan Potluck
October 26, 2017Vegan potluck featuring sampling of Fair Trade protein powders and bars
Fair Trade Faire
October 23, 2017On Wednesday, Oct 25th we are going to be hosting an educational Fair Trade Faire. We will have a mini soccer game with Fair Trade soccer balls, a treat walk with Fair Trade prizes, and a tasting booth with various Fair Trade things that are available on our campus!
Celebrating “Laudato Si”
October 20, 2017Join with Bishop McElroy , as we realize Pope Francis’s vision as express in Laudato Si, to hear the cry of the earth and the poor • make connections with passionate steward of all God’s creation • learn about the effort to establish Care Creation Teams in our parishes and more. A representative from St. […]
Club Expo
October 19, 2017School-wide Club expo to show the students the different clubs on campus. We had posters and products to show the students how fair trade is found on campus. We had sign up sheets for those interested in joining the club and leadership team.
Club Expo for the Board
October 19, 2017There was an event for the board on campus and fair trade brought posters and products to put on display. We talked to various board members about our impact on campus with fair trade and the importance of raising awareness.
Homecoming Fair Trade Awareness
October 16, 2017During our homecoming alumni registration, we had a table handing out fair trade chocolate and information about the importance of fair trade.
School Wide Kick Off and Information Fair
October 10, 2017Members of four different classes will come together during our school’s first Coffee House of the year in order to promote Fair Trade products as well as inform peers about fair trade and modern slavery.
Promote Free Trade vs. Fair Trade at St. Mikes
October 5, 2017Free Trade vs. Fair Trade Presentation in partnership with St. Mike’s Civil Rights Alliance and Juntos. Learn basic information about globalization and how policies and practices have paved the way for huge companies to profit at the expense of people and the planet. This program shows how the Fair Trade movement and principles seek to, […]
Bake sale at MIIS
October 5, 2017A bake sale of vegan, Fair Trade to promote October Fair Trade Bake sales
Holiday Bazaar at MIIS 2017
October 5, 2017A holiday pop up bazaar that features local and Fair Trade products for sell to promote sustainable businesses
Fair Trade Month on Campus
October 4, 2017Due to the Fair Trade Month of October, we will be promoting Fair Trade Certified coffee at our dining hall grounds. There will be served Farmer Brothers Portland Bland coffee to go and educational brochures about Fair Trade will be distributed. Our goal is to spread awareness about the movement of Fair Trade.
Fair Trade Bake Sale
October 2, 2017We will be screening The People and The Olive and selling items as part of the nationwide Fair Trade Bake Sale. This event will be conducted in partnership with our local Ten Thousand Villages.
Ice-Scream for Climate
October 2, 2017This event will be conducted in partnership with our local Ben and Jerry’s. Students will sign pledges to personally reduce their impact on the climate and then proclaim their pledges through a bullhorn. Free Ben and Jerry’s will be served.
Hurricane Relief Sale
September 30, 2017The second of our fall sales dedicated to helping fund Hurricane relief efforts will take place Thursday, Oct 5. In addition to chocolate and Mayan Hands lanyards and friendship bracelets, we will be having a bake sale with FT baked goods.