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Columbus, Ohio coalition that promotes #FairTrade principles in support of more just and sustainable communities around the world. #FairTradeCbus

Columbus, OH
Joined June 2016
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Move 4 Fair Trade Early Bird rate ends September 1! Sign up at move4fairtrade.com! #move4fairtrade #fairtrademonth
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Join us this October as we #Move4FairTrade during #FairTradeMonth! Our goal is to raise $24,901 - the same amount of miles around the globe. Learn more at move4fairtrade.com
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This is why it’s so important to make sure your chocolate is #fairtrade. #nochildlabor
Landmark legal case claims chocolate giants knowingly profited from child trafficking and intentionally misled the public over promise to "phase out" child labour ... my piece for @theguardian theguardian.com/global-devel… @guardian #humanrights #cocoa #chocolate #nochildlabour
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For #fairtrademonth in October we are hosting a #Move4FairTrade fundraiser! Join a Global Gifts team and walk with us on October 25th, or host your own team and join us virtually. We're collecting pledges for each mile we move at: move4fairtrade.rallyup.com/f…
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Join us on 4 June as we kick off our new #webinar series, #FairFocus, joined by a range of industry experts, producer networks and influential businesses to tackle critical topics on #COVID19. #MondayMotivation Find out more and register: buff.ly/3cX8z9i
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#DidYouKnow: @FTCampaigns is a global movement, 2,000+ designated #FairTradeTowns and hundreds of universities & K-12 schools worldwide? Led by the Intl' FTT Committee, they recently met re: how to support campaigns globally during #COVID19. Learn more: fairtradetowns.org/.
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Don't forget to take this test before buying something new! 📋 The world needs responsible consumers that only buy what they need, and when they do, they buy it Fair Trade. Browse amazing Fair Trade products of WFTO members here: wfto.com/webshops #FairTradeSolidarity
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#FridayInspiration: Wine producers in Chile using their tractors & personnel to carry out communal sanitation operations. Read more about how farmers and workers are supporting their communities to be stronger against #COVID19. fairtr.de/jDM #FairtradeTogether
New study confirms what we already knew: child labor in U.S. agriculture is dangerous and has harmful impacts on children. Blog by NCL's Reid Maki. Please help us spread the word about this important new research. ow.ly/2cxC50zFtqW
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#COVID19 has exposed the fragility of global supply chains and the importance of ensuring sustainable livelihoods for farmers & workers within them. Urgent action is needed in the face of rising poverty: buff.ly/2LoZslz #KeyWorkers #ThursdayThoughts
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Glad to announce our signature of the @UNECE Declaration for #GenderResponsive Standards & Standards development. Further strengthening our commitment to empower women farmers and workers worldwide & to help advance #SDG5 #genderequality. Read more: fairtr.de/jDE #SDGS
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The food system has quickly shifted from too much 🍌🍌🥑🥑 production to not enough of the right thing. Join our free webinar ONE WEEK FROM TODAY as we unpack the challenges facing fresh fruit supply chains and farmers in Peru during the pandemic.
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By choosing #FairtradeCoffee you are part of an inspiring community of farmers, consumers, campaigners, businesses and like-minded people - which is more important than ever in times like these. ☕ Find out how #COVID19 is affecting coffee farmers: buff.ly/3bqAwEw
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#Fairtrade coffee farmers at CESMACH co-op are relying on community gardening, beekeeping, fruit tree projects to keep safe during the #COVID19 pandemic. #FairTradeSolidarity fairworldproject.org/small-s…
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Farmers and workers of some of the world's biggest crops are facing a 'humanitarian crisis' as a result of the #Covid19 pandemic as supply chains stall and prices drop dramatically. Find out more in this piece by @overthefarmgate: buff.ly/2WNsT5M via @Riverford
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Sign up to join the “Fair Trade in a post-Covid world” 2020 @FairTradeNation Lecture by Pauline Tiffen on 20th May, 1pm through the Scottish Fair Trade Forum. How can Fair Trade support a ‘better world’ and shift away from unfair, unequal and untransparent economics?
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12 pm EDT! #FairTradeCbus
This Tuesday at 6 pm, we have the pleasure to be joined on our next IG Live Chat by Sarah Ditty, Global Policy Director at @Fash_Rev. Together with Erinch Sahan, they will discuss the challenges ethical fashion enterprises are facing during the pandemic. #FairTradeSolidarity
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Join us for a national network call this Wednesday, May 13 to learn how community orgs like @nycfairtrade are supporting healthcare workers during #COVID19 and how #FairTrade supports healthcare for producers. Free and open to all, register at: bit.ly/FTHealthCareCall.
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"I believe that cooperatives are a key aspect of resilience in these types of situations, since we feel the needs of others are our own, and we can only succeed if we stay together and support each other.” - Alicia Florentin, Manduvira co-op #FairTradeSolidarity
“Solidarity unites us more than ever, despite being separated," says Alicia Florentín, project manager at Manduvirá co-op in Paraguay. On #mayday, members helped prepare and serve 950+ meals to vulnerable families ...
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“Solidarity unites us more than ever, despite being separated," says Alicia Florentín, project manager at Manduvirá co-op in Paraguay. On #mayday, members helped prepare and serve 950+ meals to vulnerable families ...
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