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Nov 15, 2007 Divine Chocolate Searches for New Fair Trade Recipes Making a difference for cocoa farmers in West Africa has never been more delicious. Divine Chocolate USA is looking for creative and delicious chocolate recipes submitted by people with a passion for Fair Trade. Enter today and show the world you're hungry for the sweet deal Fair Trade... more...
Nov 20, 2007 Shop for Two Tuesday to benefit Heifer International Flavours of Life will donate 10% of the day's sales to Heifer International as part of Shop for Two Causes Tuesdays . Bill Wernau, local volunteer and Heifer coordinator, will be in the store all day to answer questions about Heifer's work and will also read Beatrice's Goat (a well... more...
Nov 30, 2007 A Naturalist's Paradise: Photo Exhibit Explore the natural abundance of Tanzania and South Africa through the lens of photographer Catherine Harold. Portland photographer Catherine Harold transports us to the savannas of Tanzania and South Africa through a collection of intimate images. Enjoy complimentary appetizers and South... more...
Dec 1, 2007 World Rhythms Experience A dynamic, multicultural, musical, educational and entertaining, participatory event from The Rhythm Inlet ! Covering playing techniques, rhythms, geographical and musical territory, gives you an introduction and overview of many styles and cultural contexts. “A World of Frame Drums”... more...
Dec 4, 2007 Asante African Bazaar Asante Network is committed to helping women’s groups in Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda, and Madagascar by finding markets for their crafts. Asante Network profits help build Secondary/Technical classrooms and fund micro-loans. All efforts are designed to provide dignity, hope and a better future... more...
Dec 4, 2007 Divine Chocolate fundraiser for Chocolate Matters Try a Divine Chocolate Martini, learn about Chocolate Matters and how you can play a role, and purchase raffle tickets to win great prizes from Fair Trade and local DC businesses. Chocolate Matters is a nonprofit 501(c) (3) organization is on a mission to change the world by... more...
Dec 5, 2007 Equal Exchange Receives Social Capitalist Award Fast Company magazine announced today that they have awarded one of its 5th annual Social Capitalist Awards to Equal Exchange , the worker co-operative best known for its pioneering work in Fair Trade foods and beverages. For the first time, this year’s awards feature both nonprofits and... more...
Dec 5, 2007 Tilonia Bazaar Celebrate the artisanry of India with Tilonia ! Muffler mania will ensue when you encounter our wonderfully soft, pashmina and silk mufflers. Or our marvelously luxurious silk and wool mufflers that glimmer with the natural gold of muga silk. The eri and muga silk used in... more...
Dec 7, 2007 Mosaic Christmas Show with Trade As One Join Trade as One at the William Carey University Mosaic Christmas Show and find great fairly traded jewelry, stationary, accessories, toys, housewares, apparel, and other items. Questions? Contact Trade as One more...
Dec 8, 2007 MayaWorks Fair Trade Sale MayaWorks volunteers will be on-hand to offer great gifts from the Mayan women of Guatemala , including holiday items, bags, beads, home accents, and toys. more...
Dec 8, 2007 Tilonia Holiday Fair Celebrate the artisanry of India with Tilonia ! Muffler mania will ensue when you encounter our wonderfully soft, pashmina and silk mufflers. Or our marvelously luxurious silk and wool mufflers that glimmer with the natural gold of muga silk. The eri and muga silk used in... more...
Dec 9, 2007 Holiday Handcraft Sale St. Boniface Parish will host several HandCrafting Justice sales during Advent. Please join us to learn about our mission and to shop for beautiful handcrafts made by women in 18 developing countries. Sundays: Nov 25, Dec 2, Dec 9, Dec 16 - Following all Mass services. Location: St. Boniface... more...
Dec 14, 2007 Cretin-Derham High School Fair Trade Festival Fair Trade Festival Give the gift of hope by shopping Fair Trade this Holiday Season Cretin-Derham High School hosts HandCrafting Justice on December 14. Please join us to learn about our mission and to shop for beautiful handcrafts made by women in 20 developing countries.... more...
Dec 15, 2007 Holiday Handcraft Sale Fair Trade Holiday Handcraft Sale Give the gift of hope by shopping Fair Trade this Holiday Season St. Raphael’s Parish hosts HandCrafting Justice on December 15-16. Please join us to learn about our mission and to shop for beautiful handcrafts made by women in 20 developing... more...
Jan 4, 2008 Winter FTF Newsletter Now Available The Winter edition of FTF's quarterly newsletter celebrates Equal Exchange's recent award as a social capitalist, offers guerrilla marketing techniques for fair trade organizations, describes the sucess of Reverse Trick or Treating 2007, profiles of ARTCAMP, an FTF producer member since 2001, and more. more...
Jan 5, 2008 Portland Gift & Accessories Show Look for the following FTF members at the Portland Gift and Accessories Show: Matur Suksema - Booth #1245-47 (Artisan Alley) Bringing you high quality, unique gifts from Indonesia - Bali and beyond. Beaded baskets, hand-woven baskets... more...
Jan 8, 2008 Atlanta Gift Show Look for the following FTF members at the Atlanta Gift Show Far Fetched Inc. - Booth #4-1101 (Building 3, Floor 4) Original Far Fetched jewelry: handcrafted, heartfelt, whimsical, and inspirational Tokoloshe - Booth #7D32 (Building 1 - Floor 7) ... more...
Jan 18, 2008 California Gift Show Look for the following FTF members at the California Gift Show Beyond Borders - Booth #1200 Working directly with folk artists, Beyond Borders / It's Cactus provides beautiful handmade glass wall vases from Guatemala and one-of-a-kind oil drum sculptures from... more...
Feb 9, 2008 Handicraft Sale Our Lady of the Assumption Parish hosts HandCrafting Justice the weekend of February 9-10. Please join us to learn about our mission and to shop for beautiful handcrafts made by women in 18 developing countries. Saturday-Sunday, February 9-10 following all Mass services. Location: Our Lady... more...
Feb 11, 2008 Harvest Tour in the Mayan Highlands From February 11th - February 18th, 2008, join Higher Grounds Trading on an adventure through the Mayan Highlands of Chiapas , Mexico where they will meet up with their many partners in the struggle for a just and dignified world. Participants will visit two organic and fair trade... more...
Feb 14, 2008 Global Exchange calls for National Valentine's Day of Action Global Exchange plans to spread the word to more than 500 children that fair trade chocolate presents a viable alternative to conventional chocolate for Valentine’s Day. more...
Feb 28, 2008 African Film Festival and Reception During the 18th Annual African Film Festival, Swahili, Inc. proudly sponsors a pre-show reception with Sandy Cioffi, director or Sweet Crude. The reception will be followed by a viewing of Sweet Crude at the PCC Cascade Moriarty Building, Room 104 at 7:30. more...
Mar 8, 2008 International Women's Day Benefits for the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence Ten Thousand Villages stores across the United States are partnering with The National Coalition Against Domestic Violence to empower women and build a more peaceful world. During the month of March, participating Ten Thousand Villages stores will host Community Shopping Benefits for local... more...
Mar 14, 2008 Roastery Tours and Free Cuppings Join Higher Grounds every Friday for a free Roastery Tour and Cupping Session. Learn how to brew coffee using several different methods and taste many different brewed coffees. You'll receive one pound of free coffee to take home. Email Jody to sign up. Costs are $20.00 General Public;... more...
Mar 28, 2008 Spring 2008 Trade Show Exhibition List Now On-Line More than fifty members of the Fair Trade Federation members will exhibit at twenty-one major international trade shows in the Spring of 2008, offering a wide variety of projects from clothing to home decor to food. To find FTF members exhibiting at a show near you, please download our trade... more...
Apr 4, 2008 2008 Fair Trade Federation Conference From April 4- 6, 2008, FTF welcomed more than 135 members, partners, and friends from four continents to its annual conference in Austin, TX. more...
Apr 26, 2008 World of Good Warehouse Sale and Fundraiser Visit the World of Good, Inc. warehouse, 6315 Doyle Street in Emeryville, CA and contribute 50% of proceeds from all sales to fund health and education projects in Africa, Asia, and Latin America. Sale runs from April 26 - 27. Hundreds of handmade gifts and housewares are available for ONLY... more...
May 6, 2008 Coffee Farmer Tour Peace Coffee will bring farmers from Peru, Guatemala & Mexico will participate in store demos, speak to student groups and present to Common Roots Café, 2558 Lyndale Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN. Come for the coffee and good conversation. more...
May 10, 2008 World Fair Trade Day: For People, For the Planet World Fair Trade Day is the first global campaign for the Fair Trade movement, connecting producers, businesses, and customers around the world. On May 10, 2008, communities worldwide will mark Fair Trade Day and highlight the importance and benefits of Fair Trade for people and the planet. more...

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