Lead for Change Blog
Social Justice Day
December 20, 2016Celebrate 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, 2016Join 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, 2016Join parents & students in the parish hall and purchase lots of baked goods, fair trade chocolate, coffee & tea!
Fair Trade Tea Time
December 7, 2016Relax 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, 2016A 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, 2016The 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, 2016I 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.
Celebrate UD as a Fair Trade University
November 14, 2016The University of Dayton will celebrate its fair trade university designation from national grassroots movement Fair Trade Campaigns and receive a certificate of recognition at an event 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 7, at the University of Dayton Bookstore located in Marianist Hall. University of Dayton President Eric F. Spina, Provost Paul Benson and […]
Fair Trade Fashion Show
November 14, 2016As part of campus Sustainability Week and a soft announcement of UD’s designation as a Fair Trade University, we held a fashion show event with both modeling and prizes. Student models showcased both the university’s Bookstore’s Alta Gracia spirit wear apparel and ethically sourced clothes from the local vendor, Fairly Simple. Fair trade items donated […]
Fair Trade Your Finals
November 11, 2016We will be hosting a Fair Trade Your Finals event again this year. We will be celebrating our first full year as a Fair Trade University. This event will also revolve around the launch of a new Fair Trade website named SpesNova and will be co-sponsored by the Economics Department, Center for International Policy Studies […]
Fair Trade your finals
November 8, 2016Fair Trade your finals on Reading Day! Enjoy Fair Trade coffee, tea, chocolates and other fair trade snacks on reading day…….give yourself a break from studying to support fair trade on the Rollins campus!
Fair Trade at the Play
November 7, 2016We will be at the Thursday, Friday, Saturday 7pm performances, as well as the Sunday 2pm performance.
Fair Trade at the Play
November 7, 2016We will be selling Fair Trade chocolate, tea, coffee, hot chocolate at each of Loyola’s play productions on the lower campus. Stop by to say hi, learn something new, and have a tasty refreshment!
Fair Trade Bazaar
November 6, 2016An on campus bazaar where we will be promoting Fair Trade and selling products!
International Fair Trade Market
November 4, 2016The 13th Annual Int’l Fair Trade Market is an opportunity for socially conscious shopping. The weekend market sells unique handmade goods, jewelry, coffee, chocolates and more that are made under ethical business practices and without the use of child labor. The artisans, who are mostly third-world citizens, are paid a fair living wage for their […]
Farmers Market
November 4, 2016Saturday, November 5th, we have another farmers market event! This event is very special because not only are we broadcasting the importance of fair trade, but we are linking with the Grass Valley Leadership Initiatives Team. They will be raising awareness about their team while fundraising for a struggling interior design company in Nigeria. Stop […]
Globalfest 2016: Celebrating 10 years of fair trade in Chicago
November 4, 2016Join us on Friday, November 18th at the National Museum of Mexican Art. It’s the fair trade party of the year! At this annual benefit, guests will enjoy an evening of music and mingling, an open bar featuring fair trade wine and local craft beer, and a buffet of heavy appetizers. You’ll also have the […]
Globalfest 2016: Celebrating 10 years of fair trade in Chicago
November 4, 2016Join us on Friday, November 18th at the National Museum of Mexican Art. It’s the fair trade party of the year! At this annual benefit, guests will enjoy an evening of music and mingling, an open bar featuring fair trade wine and local craft beer, and a buffet of heavy appetizers. You’ll also have the […]