Lead for Change Blog
Fair Trade Finals
May 3, 2017The Green Mountain College Sustainability Office will be hosting an Fair Trade Finals, on the Friday before Finals. This event is designed to to bring awareness to Fair Trade and the College’s Fair Trade declaration. There will be a table set up outside of the cafeteria during lunch in the Withey Student Center during the […]
Fair Trade Coffee House Certification Celebration
May 1, 2017Students hosted another Fair Trade Coffee House where they sold fair trade coffee and hot cocoa. They also were recognized for becoming the first school in South Carolina to receive Fair Trade Status.
Sustainability Luncheon
April 28, 2017Come to the La Verne Church of the Brethren to have a great meal made of sustainable, local, and fair trade ingredients. Celebrate stewardship of creation, enjoy a great meal, and help raise funds for the Peace and Justice Award which will be presented to a high school award winner at the lunch.
FAIR TRADE EXHIBIT
April 25, 2017Beginning on World Fair Trade Weekend, May 13- August 5 Christ Episcopal Church in Downtown Dayton Ohio at 20 West First Street, presents a World of Fair Trade Exhibit. Spring and summer are great seasons to learn more and add more fair trade to your life. The exhibit will teach how to find fair trade […]
Arrojo – Cafe Fundraiser to End Human Trafficking
April 19, 2017Join us for an Open Mic Night over cafe drinks. Specialty Drink Flavor is White Angel Cupcake. Dessert Theme is Blueberry Pie Bars. Drinks: $3. Dessert: $3. Or a Drink/Dessert Combo for $5. All proceeds go to benefit non-profits working to combat human trafficking.
Could Quincy become a Fair Trade City
April 19, 2017Join us as we begin a first-steps conversation about working to make Quincy, MA a fair trade city. We’ll have members of the Justice Task Force from The River South Center, attendees of The River Church South, and staff from Eastern Nazarene College. Anyone is welcome to join in.
Fair Trade at the Hawk Market
April 17, 2017UNCW Sustainability and Campus Dining will be tabling at the on campus farmer’s market, the Hawk Market, about the benefits of sourcing and purchasing Fair Trade products on campus and in your personal life. Stop by to learn more and enjoy some free samples!
Fair Trade Finals
April 17, 2017UNCW Campus Dining will be educating about the benefits and value of purchasing and sourcing Fair Trade on campus and in student’s personal lives. Stop by to enjoy some free samples!
International Bazaar at MIIS
April 11, 2017Come eat delicious vegan Fair Trade cookies and Fair Trade coffee at the Fair Trade!
Earth Week Kick Off: Fair Trade coffee!
April 11, 2017Stop by and get a free cup of Fair Trade coffee when you bring your own cup!
Evening of Sustainabilitea
April 11, 2017Come learn about the history of tea and how Fair Trade and organic certification has helped farmers become more sustainable!
Fair Trade Chocolate Easter Egg Sale
April 3, 2017FT dark chocolate Easter eggs will be for sale on the patio for $6.00 a box after the 9:30 church service.
Aggie Culture Cook-Off
March 29, 2017Chartwells, Texas A&M’s dining vendor, will be running a table that will educate students about Fair Trade certified products, provide info about the Fair Trade campaign at Texas A&M, and offer a sampling of Fair Trade Certified beverages.
Fair Trade Coffee House
March 22, 2017Friday evening coffee house featuring three acts; singer/songwriters and recording artists, and food and drink with a Fair Trade focus. Local Ben and Jerry’s store owner Mike Sperduto will talk about B-Corporations and corporate responsibility and scoop ice cream for us all. Waiters will serve FT tea and coffee, Rosa de Jamaica (brought to you […]
Fair Trade Sampling @ Chartwells Farmers Market
March 21, 2017Join us for a Fair Trade sampling event where you will learn more about our Fair Trade campaign at Texas A&M!
Chicago Fashion Revolution Week: April 24th – April 28th
March 16, 2017On April 24, 2013 over 1,100 mothers, fathers, and children were killed in the collapse of a garment factory in Bangladesh’s Rana Plaza, leaving another 2,500 people injured. Completely preventable, the collapse of Rana Plaza is the worst industrial accident of this century. Fashion Revolution is an international movement challenging fashion companies to reshape the […]
Talking Fair Trade
March 8, 2017Join us in a special addition to Prof. Stahler-Sholk’s “Poverty, Human Rights and Health” class as we discuss the importance of Fair Trade and how students can get involved to make EMU a Fair Trade University. The talk along with a short video will be hosted by Evan N, Director of Fair Trade EMU, and […]