Lead for Change Blog

Screening of Dukale’s Dream

March 8, 2017

Join Fair Trade EMU in the King Hall lounge as we present Dukale’s Dream: a documentary which follows Hugh Jackman and his wife travel to Ethiopia, where they meet a young coffee farmer named Dukale, who inspires them to support the fair trade movement. Come hang out and learn about Fair Trade in fun and […]

Fair Trade Finals!

March 7, 2017

The Fair Traders at MIIS will host a table featuring Fair Trade coffee and tea to help students learn more about what Fair Trade is and fuel through their finals!

International Bazaar at MIIS

March 7, 2017

The Fair Traders at MIIS will host a table featuring Guatemalan food items made with Fair Trade ingredients!

LIFT Meeting

February 22, 2017

We are providing Fair Trade treats for this weeks lift meeting.

Fair Trade Candy Gram Sale

February 18, 2017

PLNU CJR is partnering with the Office of Strengths and Vocation (OSV) to sell Fair Trade candy grams! For just $1, you can send a note to a special someone on campus. Residential Life will deliver the grams on Valentine’s Day. You can also write a FREE thank-you note to a Fair Trade worker, sponsored […]

Social Justice Day

February 15, 2017

We will be sampling Common Grounds Fair Trade certified tea and coffee, and teach about the benefits of Fair Trade on our global community to interested faculty and students. We will help them discover the power of each purchase! To keep it eco-friendly we are asking students and faculty in advance to bring reusable cups […]

Fair Trade Faire at the Mission!

February 11, 2017

MISSION SAN DIEGO de ALCALA PARISH The newly established Fair Trade Campaign, on behalf of the Mission Parish, held a Fair Trade Faire on Sunday October 29, 2017. The Mission Parish, the oldest Church in California, has a rich tradition of helping the less fortunate; with the Fair Trade program seen as an extension of […]

Freedom Now Fair – an Anti-Human Trafficking Street Fair Event

January 26, 2017

Visit our booth where we have information about Fair Trade and how it help prevents human trafficking. Local Art • Music • Spoken Word • Food Trucks and More. BE THE SOLUTION!

Chicago Students For Fair Trade Summit

January 26, 2017

Students and teachers-join us for our bi-annual fair trade student summit. This summit will arm you with information, resources, motivation & tools to bring more fair trade to your campus. AND FREE PIZZA! We are thrilled to hold this event at Chicago Fair Trade business member’s Metropolis Coffee’s amazing roasterie. We will tour their facility, […]

Tea 101

January 19, 2017

We are having a booth in front of Briar Patch Co-op to be able to teach everyone the importance of fair trade tea. We are handing out Numi Tea samples, provided to us by the Fair Trade Campaigns a long with complimentary brochures and fair trade tea boxes by our sponsor, Briar Patch Co-op. We […]

Fair Trade Valentines

December 30, 2016

Join us in creating a new tradition of buying fair trade flowers and chocolate for your loved one this Valentine’s day! Show them how much they truly mean to you by giving that special someone flowers and chocolate that are produced with love and care. We will be set up in the Johnson Center on […]

Social Justice Day

December 20, 2016

Celebrate Social Justice Day with U.Va. Dining on February 20th! We will be sampling EcoGrounds Fair Trade certified tea and coffee, and learn about the benefits of Fair Trade on our global community. Discover the power of each purchase, and where to find Fair Trade items at the University of Virginia!

5th Grade Parish Bake Sale

December 13, 2016

Join parents and students who are selling baked good along with fair trade coffee, chocolate and tea. All proceeds benefit the 6th grade camp fund.

5th Grade Parish Bake Sale

December 13, 2016

Join parents & students in the parish hall and purchase lots of baked goods, fair trade chocolate, coffee & tea!

Fair Trade Tea Time

December 7, 2016

Relax and enjoy some fair trade tea with members of the GMC community. Learn about fair trade principles and GMC’s commitment to Fair Trade

Fuel Up with Fair Trade

December 5, 2016

A Fuel up for Finals tabling event hosted by the Fair Trade Club at CSU. The club will be distributing fair trade coffee, tea, and chocolate at a table in the Lory Student Center Flea Market on Tuesday, December 13 while educating fellow students on the benefits of fair trade. Students can come take a […]

Fair Trade Gift Fair

November 17, 2016

The Fair Trade Gift Fair is an event that brings together people to spread awareness of the Fair Trade crisis in the world. There is food provided by Chartwells, live entertainment, and many certified vendors who sell their wares. The event is a means to gain public awareness of the products offered on campus at […]

Final Project

November 14, 2016

I am using an assignment in my health class to advocate for fair trade. Through my efforts, I hope to inspire my younger peers to be conscientious about products they buy.