Fair Trade Fortnight
Fairtrade Fortnight started last Saturday, May 3rd and runs until Sunday May 18th. This is an annual, nationwide celebration of all things Fairtrade and the difference that choosing fair trade makes for millions of farmers and workers in developing countries. To find out more about what Fairtrade is, visit http://thepowerofyou.org.au/
Fairtrade Networks throughout Australia will be conducting a wide variety of events to promote the importance of purchasing Fairtrade. To find information on events happening in local areas you can click here
One exciting seminar coming up during Fairtrade Fortnight is Taking Fair Trade Further: Lessons for Timor Leste. Brett Inder (Tradewinds Board Member) will present about his work with the East Timor coffee farmers and co-operatives. Tradewinds Tea & Coffee is presenting the seminar with a number of other organisations who do valuable work in East Timor.
Saturday 17th May
3:00 – 5:00pm
Habitat Uniting Church
2 Minona Street Hawthorn
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