Lead for Change Blog

A Fair Trade Shopping Event

July 5, 2017

Shop for fair trade gifts, home decor, clothing and jewelry handcrafted from a variety of vendors! Enjoy fair trade coffee, teas, ice-cream & chocolate while perusing the many beautiful & unique gifts that fair trade offers.

A Fair Trade Shopping Event

July 5, 2017

Shop for fair trade gifts, home decor, clothing and jewelry handcrafted from a variety of vendors! Enjoy: fair trade coffee, teas, ice-cream, chocolate.

August Moon Festival

June 30, 2017

We’ll have a table at this year’s August Moon Festival where we’ll be doing a taste test of Fair Trade chocolate and coffee versus non-fair trade chocolate and coffee. We’ll keep track of what wins, have information available on how to buy fair trade and will have an opportunity for people to sign the petition […]

World Fair Trade Celebration

May 11, 2017

Friday, May 12, OLP will celebrate World Fair Trade day with a variety of fair trade activities and food! There will be a raffle for a fair trade wallet and pencil bag. We will pass out fair trade chocolates and tea bags. We will pass out pins and stickers with fair trade sayings and logos. […]

UC Fair Trade at the Urbana Farmers Market

May 10, 2017

UC Fair Trade Team will be at the Urbana Market at the Square, on the first Saturday of each month from May 6 through November 4 and on World Fair Trade Day, May 13. The Market is open from 7am to Noon at the corner of Vine St. and Illinois St. Drop by and learn […]

Ben and Jerry’s on Caf Lane – sponsored by ASB

May 3, 2017

Ben and Jerry’s Ice Cream, a delicious brand that advocates for Fair Trade products, will make an appearance on Caf Lane on Tuesday, May 2nd from 12pm- 2pm.

Fair Trade Finals

May 3, 2017

The 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, 2017

Students 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, 2017

Come 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, 2017

Beginning 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, 2017

Join 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, 2017

Join 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, 2017

UNCW 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, 2017

UNCW 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!

April 11, 2017

International Bazaar at MIIS

April 11, 2017

Come eat delicious vegan Fair Trade cookies and Fair Trade coffee at the Fair Trade!

Earth Week Kick Off: Fair Trade coffee!

April 11, 2017

Stop by and get a free cup of Fair Trade coffee when you bring your own cup!

Evening of Sustainabilitea

April 11, 2017

Come learn about the history of tea and how Fair Trade and organic certification has helped farmers become more sustainable!