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Community of Christ Church
May 22, 2013Church using all Fair Trade coffee on Sundays and engaging their congregation in letter campaigns to large corporations to promote fair labor practices.
Ten Thousand Villages
May 21, 2013“As a nonprofit, fair trade retail organization, Ten Thousand Villages invests in dignity, sustainability, education and hope for villages and neighborhoods in more than 35 developing countries.”
Land of a Thousand Hills
May 21, 2013“Land of a Thousand Hills has reached beyond the borders of Rwanda to bring dignity and hope to Haiti, Thailand, and other parts of the globe. We partner with farmers and local community leaders to develop the coffee into a sustainable income, pay a just Living Wage, and strive to further meet the needs of […]
Campaign Spotlight: Fond du Lac, WI
May 17, 2013Fair Trade has been part of the Fond du Lac, Wisconsin landscape for several years, with First Presbyterian Church, Holy Family Catholic Community, and Pilgrim United Church of Christ leading the way by selling and serving Fair Trade products. The Just Fare Market opened at First Presbyterian Church; in spite of limited space and open […]
Morgan Imports
May 16, 2013Morgan Imports is a unique home furnishings and gift shop located in Downtown Durham, offering a selection of futon frames, futons, pub tables, greeting cards, and more!
New Organizing Toolkits!
May 15, 2013Over the last few months the Fair Trade Campaigns team has been hard at work building Toolkits for organizers and advocates. Dozens of campaigns across the country have contributed to create a simple document linking together resources and providing a thorough overview of what it means to organize a Fair Trade Campaign. Now that it’s here, open it up, explore, learn, and share! Within the Toolkits you will […]
Infographic: The Impact of a Fair Trade Campaign
May 13, 2013Our infographic illustrates the elements of a Fair Trade Campaign and correlates the increasing positive impact your work has on communities in developing countries as you advocate for Fair Trade. Display the infographic at your events as an eye-catching and easily digestible explanation of a Fair Trade Campaign for current and prospective supporters.
Rock Hill Bakehouse Cafe
May 8, 2013Call it in: 615-0777. Real food made by real people. European breads, biscotti, scones, cookies and muffins from scratch. We offer fair trade coffees and organic teas. Fantastic soups, salads and sandwiches. Cool stuff going on all the time!
New Infographic, Toolkits, and Short Video Are Here!
May 7, 2013We are excited to bring you three new materials to support your campaign! Below, you will find an organizing toolkit, infographic, and short video (coming soon!) to help your efforts and inspire your community. These resources will provide you with insight from fellow organizers around the country and invigorate your outreach efforts. Fair Trade […]
Announcing Fair Trade Campaigns
May 3, 2013Dear Fair Trade Campaign Organizer – We are pleased to announce the launch of the Fair Trade Campaigns umbrella, the result of an extensive, collaborative planning process of Fair Trade Towns USA and Fair Trade Colleges & Universities. Fair Trade Campaigns will allow for better collaboration among organizations working to raise awareness and drive […]
Support Moms Around the World this Mother's Day
May 1, 2013Many of the farmers, workers and artisans producing the goods we consume are Moms working to support their families. This Mother’s Day you can find a great way to both honor your family here in the US as well as support a global community of mothers striving to create opportunities for their family. Take a […]
About
April 23, 2013Fair Trade Campaigns is a powerful grassroots movement mobilizing thousands of conscious consumers and Fair Trade advocates on campuses and communities across the USA. We are part of a global effort to normalize Fair Trade as an institutional practice and consumer preference across 30 countries and on six continents. How it works Fair Trade Campaigns […]
History
April 23, 2013Over 2,000 communities and thousands of schools and congregations on 6 continents have joined together to alleviate poverty through Fair Trade. It all started in a little town called Garstang (UK) in 2000, and for nearly 14 years the global Fair Trade Towns movement has inspired thousands of communities to pave the way for driving […]