Lawrence Fair Trade

11/20/2012

We really need volunteers for Friday afternoon, Saturday morning, and Sunday morning (23rd-25th), our busiest days!! PLEASE sign up if you haven't yet!!

http://vols.pt/1WZ8hA

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11/18/2012

What lovely person has a table we can borrow 11/18 through 12/1? I'll throw in some chocolate and eternal gratitude? :-)

10/23/2012

Ten Thousand Villages Lawrence opens this Friday 10/26/12 at 835 Mass, joining all the other great Fair Trade offerings in Lawrence. Stop in and check it out!

09/18/2012

We have a meeting this week on Thursday at the ECM at KU 5 pm! If you have any questions, don't hesitate to email [email protected] for more info or answers!

09/14/2012

Join our village of volunteers! Ten Thousand Villages is opening a store in Downtown Lawrence soon.

The mission of Ten Thousand Village is to create opportunities for artisans in developing countries to earn income by bringing their products and stories to our markets through long-term fair trading relationships. Because we are a nonprofit retailer, volunteers are needed for customer service and stocking shelves. Volunteers commit to a minimum of two four-hour shifts per month. To request an application, send an email to [email protected] or call Carol Nalbandian at 785-841-6012.

www.tenthousandvillages.com

Shop for unique, handmade gifts from around the world including fair trade baskets, jewelry, crafts and other items from international artisans.

09/12/2012

Our first meeting is this Friday at 4:30 in the Union Lobby! Join us to learn about fair trade and get info on our annual Fair Trade Holiday Market (chocolate will be provided)!

07/17/2012

http://www.stumbleupon.com/su/7vpArl/www.psfk.com/2012/07/plug-in-avoids-child-labor-products.html

04/03/2012

Short write-up about the coming Ten Thousand Villages in the LJ World: http://www2.ljworld.com/news/2012/apr/02/town-talk-ten-thousand-villages-open-non-profit-gi/

By Chad Lawhorn — Lawrence Journal-World

01/18/2012

New logo http://fairtradeusa.org/blog/fair-trade-certified-logo-gets-makeover
Would love to discuss what peoples thoughts are on the Transfair situation

Well hello. I’m the newly-redesigned Fair Trade Certified label. Check me out with my more modern rounded edges and shades of green. I think my new look will make it even easier for you to spot Fair Trade Certified products in your favorite grocery stores, restaurants and cafes. 

11/29/2011

12 days of Fair Trade gifts! http://fairtradeusa.org/blog/fair-trade-holiday-gift-guide

The Ultimate Fair Trade Holiday Gift Guide This season you can make every gift matter by purchasing presents that spread holiday cheer, not only to your loved ones but also to farmers and workers around the world. Our annual Holiday Gift Guide provides meaningful suggestions for everyone on your lis...

11/29/2011

Ben and Jerry's Fair Trade Uganda documentary http://benjerrys.com/activism/feature/ft-uganda/index-ftu3.cfm

Videos of our Fair Trade stories in Uganda

11/29/2011

The Fair Trade Holiday Market is still going! Come get a gift that gives back this holiday season, through Saturday.

Not sure what Fair Trade is?
Fair Trade is an economic partnership based on dialogue, transparency, and respect. This system of exchange seeks to create greater equity and partnership in the international trading system by:

Creating Opportunities for Economically and Socially Marginalized Producers
Developing Transparent and Accountable Relationships
Building Capacity
Promoting Fair Trade
Paying Promptly and Fairly
Supporting Safe and Empowering Working Conditions
Ensuring the Rights of Children
Cultivating Environmental Stewardship
Respecting Cultural Identity