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2009’s Most Exciting Fair Trade Event

2009’s Most Exciting Fair Trade Event

The International Youth for Fair Trade Conference will be held at Coventry University on Friday 30th October to Sunday 1st November 2009. The event will bring together passionate 18 to 25-year-olds from around the world in an action packed weekend with inspirational speakers from groundbreaking fair trade projects, practical workshops and team activities, films, entertainment and the opportunity to sample fair trade products firsthand.

Have the Multinationals Hijacked Fair Trade?

Have the Multinationals Hijacked Fair Trade?

Fair Trade has for a long time been pioneered by a small group of passionate, ethically guided businesses wanting to demonstrate that there are better ways of doing business that are good for everyone.  Some of these companies like Divine Chocolate and Traidcraft have broken into the mainstream and become major brands in their own right, helping to put pressure …

Love Fair Trade Fashion

Love Fair Trade Fashion

If you’ve got a passion for fashion but don’t like the way that high-street brands exploit workers in developing countries, then you need to attend the International Youth for Fair Trade Conference on 30th October to 1st November in Coventry.  Come along and find out how fashion can be beautiful for everyone and what you as a fashion lover can …

Feel Good with Fair Trade Bath Products

Feel Good with Fair Trade Bath Products

The International Youth for Fair Trade Conference in Coventry on the 30th October to 1st November 2009 will give you the chance to find out more about Fair Trade products from the companies that make them.  One of the highlights will be a hands-on session with the Fair Trade bath company Bubble & Balm.  Bubble & Balm is a groundbreaking …