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10/3/2010

Victoria’s La Trobe University was today recognised for its significant commitment to Fairtrade and its contribution to the empowerment of developing countries’ farmers and workers with the awarding of Fair Trade University status by the Fair Trade Association of Australia and New Zealand (FTAANZ).

19/2/2010

Ben & Jerry’s has just announced its commitment to go fully Fairtrade across its entire global flavour portfolio.  From Cherry Garcia to Chocolate Fudge Brownie, all of the flavours in all of the countries where Ben & Jerry’s is sold (including Australia) will be converted to Fairtrade Certified™ ingredients by the end of 2013.  

15/2/2010

At last it’s happening, thanks to everybody who has helped us campaign for Fairtrade bananas, they are finally here in New Zealand. 

Fairtrade Certified bananas are being brought in from the El Guabo cooperative in Ecuador by a New Zealand owned company called All Good Organics.

Through Fairtrade, growers at El Guabo have already been able to invest projects for the community: in a medical clinic for workers and families, a retirement fund for growers and in education for local children.

Upcoming Events

SA Fair Trade Launch

5:30pm
Mar
18
8:00pm
Mar
18
Organisation: SA Fair Trade

Our VIP launch will be Thurs 18th March at Distill Health Cocktail Bar 286 Rundle St from 5:30 till 8pm (official launch at 6:15).
Attendees will be treated to tastings of Fair Trade foods, goody bags full of Fair Trade Info and samples and get to network and celebrate with Fair Trade stockists, wholesalers, roasters, supporters, local councilors and Non Government Organisation staff, such as Oxfam, as well as the SA Fair Trade team.

Global Market Day

6:00pm
Mar
19
9:00pm
Mar
19
Organisation: Global Market

Looking for an easy way to buy fair trade products, learn more, eat and drink fair trade, dance, listen to live music, play fair and support the Haiti Earthquake Relief Fund?

Global Market Day has got you covered!

If you are in Brisbane or surrounding areas on the 19th March 2010, we would love to see you at our next twilight Global Market Day!!

Global Market Day

6:00pm
Mar
19
9:00pm
Mar
19

Global Market Day (GMD) is an initiative of Arana Hills Church of Christ and is a bi-annual ethical market seeking to create an opportunity for our community to purchase goods and support projects that empower developing communities in Australia and overseas.

GMD aims to raise awareness about how we can use our money and voices to ensure that manufacturers, retailers and governments work together for a more just world. GMD is run as an expression of our experience of God's love and heart for the oppressed and our commitment to serve others.

UNSW Fair Trade Market

10:00am
Mar
24
4:00pm
Mar
24

UNSW is having it's second Fair Trade Market event!

All FTAANZ members are invited to come and promote their businesses and products, as well as be part of a spectacular day of spreading Fair Trade awareness to a very large audience. If interested please make contact ASAP.

(If your business is unable to attend please still contact us to discuss possible consignment arrangements so our volunteers can help showcase and sell your products)

'Meet & Movie' nights

6:30pm
Apr
09
10:30pm
Jun
10
Organisation: Ethical Consumer Group

The Ethical Consumer Group meets monthly to discuss aspects of living out sustainable alternatives in a consumerist culture.
Join us for dinner 6.30 - 7.30, byo food and thoughts to share. 8pm movie. Wrap up by 10.30pm. Nick's place, Footscray.

RSVP Nick nick@ethical.org.au, ph: 0417 114 492 Upcoming themes and movies:

Thursday 9th April / Slaves to the Bean - screening "Black Gold"

Thursday 14th May / Waste & discussion on Zero Waste Challenge - screening "Garbage Warrior"

Thursday 11th June / Consumption - screening "What would Jesus Buy?"