Lead for Change Blog
Quincy Fair Trade Artisans Market
September 30, 2019Come and get a headstart on your holiday shopping. Birthday presents. Something to do with the kids since there’s no school. It’s everything one could want in one place: fun, meaning, and purpose. We hope you’ll join us: Crafts by Fair Trade & Local Artisans Live musical performances Kids activities Light refreshments Monday, October 14th […]
Sustainably Eco Makers Market
September 26, 2019Discover unique products and services from eco-friendly, local vendors. This fair supports and promotes Fair Trade businesses. Together we can make the planet a better place!
Fair Trade Education Tabling @ Dining Commons
September 20, 2019Sampling fair trade coffee and brownie bites! Come out and learn about what Frair Trade is. We will be providing information on what Fair Trade products there are on campus so that you can support the campaign by possibly purchasing those items. We will also be sampling out some Fair Trade snacks, so come on […]
National Coffee Day
September 18, 2019Celebrate National Coffee Day as we sample Fair Trade Green Mountain Coffee
Orlando Fair Trade Coalition- Introduction
August 7, 2019Town introduction Ethical and Fair Trade the movement and why it is so important Sustainability discussion on how our clothes are made Getting involve
La Mesa Fair Trade Gift Faire
August 5, 2019Shop for fair trade gifts, home decor, clothing and jewelry handcrafted from a variety of vendors! This is the largest fair trade gift faire in San Diego County. Enjoy samples of fair trade coffee, teas, ice-cream & chocolate! Fair wages create brighter futures for families in developing countries.
La Mesa Fair Trade Gift Fair
August 5, 2019Shop for fair trade gifts, home decor, clothing and jewelry handcrafted from a variety of vendors! Purchase chocolate, coffee & tea from the 5th grade class at St. Martin Academy to support fundraising for 6th grade camp. This is the largest fair trade gift faire in San Diego County. Enjoy samples of fair trade coffee, […]
Launch Party for the Golden Rule Boutique in San Diego!
July 16, 2019Join us for a soft launch for the first fair trade women’s clothing retail store in San Diego. Featuring products from Elegantees, Mata Traders, Malia Design, NoNasties, Manos Zapotecas & Elephant Pants. The store is located across from Daniel’s Jewelers in Westfield Mission Valley Shopping Center.
Fair Trade vs Free Trade
July 14, 2019Saturday, August 24, 2-3pm Free Trade vs. Fair Trade Presentation, PJC. Learn about globalization and how policies & practices have paved the way for huge companies to profit at the expense of people and the planet. Discover how the Fair Trade movement & principles seek to, at a minimum, counterbalance these atrocities.
Fair Trade vs Free Trade
July 14, 2019Saturday, August 24, 2-3pm Free Trade vs. Fair Trade Presentation, PJC. Learn about globalization and how policies & practices have paved the way for huge companies to profit at the expense of people and the planet. Discover how the Fair Trade movement & principles seek to, at a minimum, counterbalance these atrocities.
Macaya Cooperative: World Chocolate Day
June 27, 2019Saturday and Sunday, July 6-7 join us for a sampling of Pierrevy Polyte’s cocoa! Pierre Polyte from Macaya Cooperative will be providing samples of pure cocoa. We will learn more about the cocoa and coffee industry and our direct trade relationship with Macaya Coffee. Pierrevy’s project in Haiti was used to create opportunities for his […]
Hanover Days Festival
June 20, 2019We will host a Fair Trade Table among many vendors at this outdoor event in Hanover Center. We will be selling products from Equal Exchange as well as Fair Trade artisan crafts from our sisters and brothers in El Salvador. ” Soccer in Me” fundraiser for Girls Empowerment Program in Santa Ana, El Salvador. Come […]
CELEBRATE SUMMER SOCIAL
June 20, 2019Visit a local artists’ gallery while tasting: organic wines from Kappy’s in Norwell, fair trade cheese and chocolate from Equal Exchange in W. Bridgewater and local craft beers from the Craft Beer Cellar in Braintree. Listen to others talk about conscious consumerism and how we can support sustainably grown agriculture and how our purchasing power […]
Fair Trade Finals @ Relaxation Day
May 20, 2019Twice a year, we partner with Dining Services, Campus Recreation, Health and Counseling and Highsmith Student Union at the Relaxation Day event. We offer free chair massages to students, plus crafts, games, meditation and of course, fair trade tea and treats. Our table is always a success, with people stopping by for tea and staying […]
Celebrating World Fair Trade Day at SMA!
May 17, 2019We are celebrating World Fair Trade Day in the courtyard and field. The students will receive a bookmark, information card, pins, stickers and in upper grades, pens. Learn about our Fair Trade designation and more. Ben & Jerry’s will be on campus serving vanilla fair trade ice cream following the presentation on the field.
Fair Trade Your Finals Spring 2019
May 8, 2019We will have an informational table along with free samples during our End of Semester Party. We have a spinning wheel with 16 numbered slots which corresponds to 16 questions. When students, staff or faculty answer correctly, they will receive a raffle ticket and free samples of a chocolate, coffee or cookie. We handed out […]
Table event at Sports Basement
May 6, 2019Fair Trade Campbell will be setting up a table yet again at Sports Basement in Campbell to hand out some EE Fair Trade chocolate and info.