Washington DC Fair Trade Network

01/12/2012

Thanks to the GREAT work of Survivors Connect's, Aashika Damodar, "I Spot Fair Trade" is up and running!! http://www.ftrn.org/ispotfairtrade. Check THIS out!

iSpotFairTrade by Fair Trade Resource Network is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported License. Based on a work at www.ftrn.org/ispotfairtrade.

11/08/2011

The DC Fair Trade Network is currently looking for a new campaign coordinator that will take actions to own the movement in the Washington DC Metro area.

- To build and support a vibrant grassroots movement for Fairtrade, through the development of innovative local, regional and national campaign strategies, working in collaboration with the other like-minded organizations.
- To identify and implement strategies for campaigning on wider trade injustice, leveraging the experience of Fairtrade producers and partners, in order to drive wider impact on global trade, responsible business and sustainable consumption.
- To build the network in the Washington DC Metro area to promote the movement and connect others interested in the area.

Send an email to [email protected] or [email protected] if you're interested!

09/02/2011

DC's still not a fair trade town. Any interest in helping out to make this happen?!http://www.fairtradetownsusa.org/towns/

All across the country Fair Trade supporters are making a difference, not just by converting their own purchases to Fair Trade but by working with offices, schools, community organizations and retailers to convert theirs as well. Together, our purchases are transforming the lives of millions of far...

03/02/2011

DCFTN needs a new campaign coordinator! Please contact Elizabeth Gilhuly to apply.

02/15/2011

Job!
Fair Trade Program Assistant
Fair Trade Resource Network
Outside DC Metro Region

02/14/2011

: Have a heart on Valentine’s Day! It’s time to raise the bar by stopping child labor and using Fair Trade Certified cocoa! http://bit.ly/ihOQWn

02/03/2011

Check out these Valentine's Day Gift Ideas from Global Exchange!

Global Exchange sells fair trade socially conscious, sweatshop-free, environmentally sustainable crafts, eco-friendly gifts, recycled products, baskets, chocolate, coffee, tea, jewelry, toys, books, and dvds.

02/03/2011

Check out Divine's treats for the holiday that you can share with family and loved ones. Enter our latest contest to be one of the first to taste our newest flavors, and read up on the exciting work happening in Kuapa Kokoo, our farmer cooperative in Ghana. Show some love this Valentine's Day with Divine Chocolate!

Whether it's for giving, sharing, cooking or just indulging, there's something Divine for everyone. Select from our assortment of bars, gifts and seasonal chocolates.

02/03/2011

Did you read the latest Fair Trade Resource Network newsletter?

Please celebrate N. America's largest Fair Trade event, from May 1-15, 2011, and help us get 100,000 friends, coworkers and neighbors to build awareness of Fair Trade! Hundreds of thousands of people in more than 80 countries worldwide will pause to celebrate the meaning of Fair Trade.

02/03/2011

BRAZIL GOVERNMENT ISSUES DECREE ON FAIR TRADE
In November, Brazil's President signed a decree that promotes Fair Trade in government and society. Provisions deal with an accreditation system for Fair Trade certification; promotion of fair price, fair trading and labor practices; setting up norms for Fair and Solidarity Trade practices; and dialogue to promote social justice through trade...

WFTO - the World Fair Trade Organization.

02/03/2011

PROMOTE YOUR SMALL BIZ FOR WFTD
FTRN offers lower level of engagement for small-local businesses unable to support WFTD at sponsorship levels. Partner level costs $110 +10% of your sales on WFTD. In return, your business gets a link on website, links in 2 newsletters, a customized and free "Proud Partner" sign, and free WFTD posters and postcards, shipped for free. Become a Partner by emailing [email protected].

our goal: to create a market that values the people who make the food we eat and the goods we use.

02/02/2011

Fair Trade makes a difference. Watch this video!

In 2005, Paul Rice, TransFair USA President and CEO, was recognized with the Skoll Award for Social Entrepreneurship. The financial support that came with the award and subsequent grants gave us critical funding to scale up operations and increase impact. Since receiving the Skoll award, we have mor