Fair Trade is an innovative, market-based approach to sustainable development. Fair Trade helps family farmers in developing countries to gain direct access to international markets, as well as to develop the business capacity necessary to compete in the global marketplace. By learning how to market their own harvests, Fair Trade farmers are able to bootstrap their own businesses and receive a fair price for their products. This leads to higher family living standards, thriving communities and more sustainable farming practices. Fair Trade empowers farming families to take care of themselves - without developing dependency on foreign aid.
Translation? Fair Trade makes sure third world farmers and artisans are treated with the dignity they deserve.
Albertson's
Ben and Jerry's Scoop Shops
Cost Plus World Market
Trader Joe's
Whole Foods
Wild Oats
NOT ALL PRODUCTS AT THESE STORES ARE FAIR TRADE
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Books
Currently: THE NO-NONSENSE GUIDE TO FAIR TRADE, new edition David Ransom, Fair Trade for All by Stiglitz and Charlton, Issues of the World: Fair Trade? by Adrian Cooper, The aWake Project, Bono's On the Move, Rich Christians in an Age of Hunger by Ron Sider, Not On Our Watch by Don Cheadle and John Pendergast and Fair Trade Coffee by Gavin Fridell
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Check us out in the CityLife: http://www.lvcitylife.com/articles/2007/05/10/news/local_news/iq_14221263.txt
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We are students, artists, teachers, parents, activists and concerned consumers earnestly committed to growing the demand for Fair Trade in Las Vegas at an individual, market, and community level.
We meet every other week to educate ourselves on Fair Trade issues and to work on events, projects and activites. We are an open group and all are welcome!
Hola Gente, We are calling for your participation for May 1st 2009. You can help now by reposting this flyer to spread the word and by attending the meeting.
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could you restrain from buying anything new for a year ??? rachel can and did !!!
CLICK HERE and have a listen to our chat with rachel who explains her time in 'the compact', when she vowed not to purchase any new, non-essential items for a full year.
In case I haven't mentioned it before, I just wanted to say I am SO GRATEFUL that you are my friend. Please feel free to stop by, say hello, read my blog (and subscribe if you like!), write a comment, listen to new tunes, or simply just hang out whenever you feel like it. You are always more than welcome!
In Peace & Friendship,
Sarah @ Moondrop Clothiers
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HELLO FROM INFAMOUS AT METROPOLITAN ANTIQUES LOCATED JUST 1 BLOCK EAST OF THE STRIP IN LAS VEGAS AT THE CORNER OF SAHARA & PARADISE IN THE MCDONALD'S SHOPPING CENTER. I WANTED TO INVITE YOU TO COME CHECK IT OUT!!!!!!!!!!!
Thank you for your interest in Fair Trade! As a consumer, you have the power to make positive change in the world!
Sure you’ve heard about Fair Trade coffee, but what about Fair Trade bananas?
Learn more about what Fair Trade certification means! Help spread the word and support Fair Trade: Nominate Fair Trade Certified, the official page of TransFair USA, for the MySpace Impact Awards!
Fair Trade Certification empowers farmers and farm workers to lift themselves out of poverty and protect the environment. Check out our page for more info on Fair Trade Certification!
