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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...
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 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 marked Fair Trade Day and highlighted the importance and benefits of Fair Trade for people and the planet. more...
Oct 23, 2008 Wolrd Village Presentation: Shop With Your Heart Pattye Pece of World Village Fair Trade Market in Long Island, NY will offer two presentations on "Fair Trade - Shop With Your Heart" at St. Joseph's College. 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...
Nov 13, 2008 Triple the Impact of your Holiday Benefit This holiday season, many communities will host fundraisers, benefit nights, and other activities to support their good causes. Fair Trade organizations make it easy to triple the impact of these events by offering great products to consumers which have a tremendous impact on producers and generate considerable support for your work. 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 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...
Jun 13, 2008 Tibet Collection Warehouse Sale On Friday, June 13 and Saturday, June 14, join the Tibet Collection for their bi-annual warehouse sale. Visit their warehouse for unique products, great clearance prices, good karma, and more! As part of the Easthamption Art Walk and , this event will offer customers the chance to pick up... 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...
May 17, 2008 SERRV International Fair Trade Festival On May 17, SERRV International will offer great fair trade items, entertainment, food, chocolate tastings, and much more. Don't miss this fantastic cultural celebration! Music 10 am: Opening presentation by the Westminster Drumming Circle - participation by all encouraged -... more...
Aug 31, 2008 Save Money and Choose Fair Trade Supporting fair trade organizations not only provides great products which make a tremendous impact on communities, but also can save you money. Check out our list of ways you can choose fair trade and save! more...
Jul 26, 2008 San Francisco International Gift Fair More than one dozen FTF members will show their high quality products at the San Francisco International Gift Fair - visit all of our members during the show! more...
Nov 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... more...
Sep 26, 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...
Aug 29, 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...
Aug 22, 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...
Aug 1, 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...
Oct 31, 2008 Reverse Trick or Treating On Halloween 2009, children across the US and Canada will unite to alleviate poverty among cocoa farmers and end abusive child labor in the cocoa industry by giving Fair Trade chocolate back to adults while Trick-or-Treating in their communities. 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...
Aug 16, 2008 New York International Gift Fair More than thirty FTF members will show their high quality products at the New York International Gift Fair - visit all of our members during the show! more...
Sep 6, 2008 New England Culture Fest Visit all the FTF members at the Fifth Annual New England Culture Fest - an exciting fusion of film, fashion, world culture, and advocacy for a better world. Sponsored by Second World Media, this event brings together ethical arts and business, fashion, world class music, film and... 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...
Sep 12, 2008 MayaWorks Tour of Guatemala MayaWorks offers 10-day tours of the western highlands of Guatemala. Participants have the opportunity to visit MayaWorks artisans and enjoy the beauty of the country as well gain insights about Maya culture and fair trade. 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...
Oct 17, 2008 Mark the Intl Day for the Eradication of Poverty For more than twenty years, the United Nations has marked October 17th as a day to focus on the issue of extreme poverty and to encourage others to take action to help in the fight to eradicate poverty. In 2008, consider how to get involved in fair trade and create a just and sustainable trading system for the poorest of the poor. more...
Aug 11, 2008 Kuru Dance Festival Safari Women's Work's African Excursions is the only tour operator that offers international travelers the opportunity to attend the colorful San Bushman Dance Festival in the Kalahari Desert of Botswana from August 11-22, 2008. The 11 night/12 day personally-hosted safari starts with a night in... more...
Jun 28, 2008 Invite Fair Trade to Your Wedding! With great gifts, favors, invitations, rings, and other items, Fair Trade makes a welcome guest at weddings this Summer! Fair Trade Organizations offer brides, grooms, and guests viable options to bring to any wedding. more...
May 20, 2008 Invite Fair Trade to Your Wedding! With great gifts, favors, invitations, rings, and other items, Fair Trade makes a welcome guest at weddings this Spring! Fair Trade Organizations offer brides, grooms, and guests viable options to bring to any wedding. 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...
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...
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...
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 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...
Nov 8, 2008 Grace Lutheran Global Craft Bazaar The Global Craft Bazaar of Grace Lutheran Church in Yorktown Heights, NY will feature fair trade handcrafts made by artisans from the world. 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...
Oct 24, 2008 FTOs recognized by the BBC World Challenge Two great fair trade organizations, the Leakey Collection and Heiveld Co-operative, are competing for recognition in the BBC / Newsweek World Challenge 08. Support these fair trade organizations today by voting for one or both groups online. more...
Oct 31, 2008 FTF Executive Director Honored On October 25, 2008, Federation Executive Director Carmen K. Iezzi was celebrated for her "significant contributions to society" by American University in Washington DC. more...
Sep 26, 2008 FTF Commentary: The Credit Crisis and Fair Trade A string of financial problems within the US and world economy, triggered by a US housing crisis, have arisen in 2008. The question becomes how may these global problems manifest themselves within the Fair Trade world? How will this situation affect Fair Trade? more...
Oct 24, 2008 Fair Trade Wine and Introduction to Fair Trade Join Etica for an introduction to Fair Trade Wine and Drink Like You Give A Damn! more...
Oct 10, 2008 Fair Trade Wine and Chocolate Tasting Join Etica and Divine Chocolate for a Fair Trade Wine and Chocolate Tasting! more...
Nov 11, 2008 Fair Trade LA Meeting Join Fair Trade LA on Tuesday, November 11, 7:00pm for their next meeting. 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...
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...
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 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...
Nov 18, 2008 Conference Call with a Cocoa Farmer Victor Diaz, a cacao farmer from the Dominican Republic will speak via conference call about the impacts of Fair Trade on him and community. 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...
Jul 2, 2008 Celebrate Independent Artisans and Small Businesses! As we celebrate 4th of July in the US and Canada Day in Canada, consumers and buyers can support the self-sufficiency of farmers and artisans by guaranteeing them fair wages, healthy working conditions, and sustainability by choosing independent fair trade organizations this holiday. more...
Oct 31, 2008 Celebrate a Fair Trade Halloween It's nearly the time of year when scary costumes and eerie decorations cover supermarket aisles and stores. What's really scary, though, is the difference between the work of conventional and fair trade companies in creating favorite Halloween items. In 2008, make this holiday more than just about children getting their lot of candy. more...
Oct 31, 2008 Canadian Coalition for Fair Trade Meeting The Canadian Coalition for Fair Trade will host its first annual general meeting at St. Paul University in Ottawa from Oct. 31 - Nov. 2. All are welcome. more...
Jul 18, 2008 California Gift Show Fair Trade Federation Members offer high quality products that create a tremendous impact on communities worldwide. Visit all 13 Fair Trade Federation Members at the July 2008 California Gift Show! more...
Aug 16, 2008 Bazaar de la Paz First Anniversary Party Bazaar de La Paz, NYC’s first fair-trade retailer, is hosting its first anniversary party with all proceeds benefiting the Fund for Public Schools 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...
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...
Sep 14, 2008 America's first Fair Trade Town Fair Fair Visit all the FTF Members at America's First Fair Trade Live Concert and Fair Fair in a city-wide celebration across Media, Pennsylvania. This event will celebrate Media's distinction as America's first Fair Trade Town and further the town's efforts to educate consumers about the value and... more...
Nov 1, 2008 Aid Through Trade Sample Sale and Open House Enjoy 20-70% on treasures from Aid Through Trade, including jewelry, jackets, scarves, decor, silks, and more from Nepal, Vietnam, and Kashmir. 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...
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...
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...

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