September 2011
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Sep 25th
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LUSCIOUS CHAOS: I haven’t mentioned this yet, but... →
lusciouschaos: I haven’t mentioned this yet, but my mom and I sell fair trade products. My mom started maybe two or three months ago by just setting up a table at local farmers markets, but this month we’ve expanded a bit by selling at legit craft/vendor shows. It’s all very exciting. Fair trade isn’t common… Reminds me of Connie words, “Fair Trade is a relationship.” See my...
Sep 25th
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Sep 20th
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Partners for Just Trade: PJT and Fair Trade: Fair... →
partnersforjusttrade: As a member of the Fair Trade Federation (FTF), PJT is committed to the following principles and practices: Fair Wages in the local Context Producers receive fair compensation for their products, which means that workers are paid at least that country’s minimum wage. Since the minimum…
Sep 18th
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soleRebels.
freedomandjustice: Handcrafted, Fair Trade shoes made in Ethiopia! http://www.solerebelsfootwear.co/
Sep 16th
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“Fairtrade small producers in the South are faithfully committed to the...”
– Carlos Eugenio Vargas of COOPETRABASUR, a banana producer in Costa Rica, and CLAC Board Member (via fairtrade) I find this quote to be very true from a first hand perspective. When we visited the coffee cooperative in the Sontule community, located in the mountains of Nicaragua, I was very...
Sep 15th
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I made a Tumblr for my internship! →
Internship with a Fair Trade organization?  I. Am. So. Jealous. & great idea on the whole Tumblr thing ;) callmesisi: Guys check this out. I’ve been interning with a Fair Trade organization and offered to make a Tumblr for them, since Tumblr is my one worthy job skill. So click and follow and learn about our organization (which works with Artisan groups in Peru, giving them fair wages for...
Sep 14th
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New Tumblr Goal
Not gonna lie, I’m a busy gal and with school starting next week, I fear for my tumblrs’ life D: Not to worry, there are still TONS of stories/ experiences waiting to be shared about Fair Trade, Nicaragua, and our study abroad program. My personal goal is to create one solid post per week in the meantime, please enjoy some qued reblog posts.  <3 Amber (ps. to catch a glimpse of...
Sep 14th
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Find Fair Trade Near You! →
greenrespect: This link allows you to search for fair trade in your area!
Sep 2nd
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Sep 1st
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