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2014
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Photo Credit: Mary Hensley
The Amganad community gathers
at the ceremonial terrace of elder
Anna Habiling in Banaue, Ifugao,
Philippines to open the harvesting
season for *tinawon* rice. The
growing of traditional varieties of
rice has been at the center of their
culture for generations.

DEMAND
TRADE
POLICY
REFORM
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The most powerful rules
governing conventional
trade, including parts often
considered unjust, unfair,
and unsustainable, are trade
agreements among countries.
Take action with trade policy
advocacy organizations to
reform unfair trade policies in
N. America and around the
world, like the campaign to
end secret negotiations of
the Trans Pacific Partnership,
which would become the
largest “free trade” agreement
in the world. FTRN.org
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Photo Credit: Venture Imports
When Teresa was widowed 13 years ago, she wondered
how she would care for her six children. Then she found a
job sanding stone carvings. The stones are chopped into
shape by men using machetes. Then Teresa and her friends
wet-sand the carvings until they’re smooth to the touch.

DEMAND
CORPORATE
REFORM
Raise the Bar, Hershey!
campaign is urging Hershey’s
to get inappropriate child
labor out of its chocolate. For
years, mainstream chocolate
companies have taken
advantage of around 100,000
children and thousands of
forced laborers in W. Africa to
produce their cocoa.
raisethebarhershey.org
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Photo Credit: Ruth Roberts
At the busy Jacobs Well Fair Trade fashion
production house in Bangalore, India, there
is always time to share a joke! Kanchana
is one of the newest members of the team
and brightens everyone’s day with her
smile and infectious giggle.

Work or
volunteer
in Fair
Trade
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Thousands of people
find meaningful work or
volunteer experiences in
over 250 fully committed
Fair Trade businesses and
nonprofits, and thousands
of other organizations
participating in Fair Trade.
Find listings at FTRN.org and
FairTradeFederation.org.
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Photo Credit: Canaan Fair Trade
This Palestinian farmer’s son holds an olive,
their national treasure. Fair Trade has made
olive farming a sustainable living again, even
in a conflict region. Canaan Fair Trade farmers
get paid at the olive press, so they can put
their next crop in the ground, put the addition
on their house, educate their children, live
their lives. This child could receive one of
10 full university scholarships that Canaan
awards every year to farmers’ children.

Host a
World Fair
Trade DAY
event
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World Fair Trade Day is
the largest international
celebration and promotion
of Fair Trade. In N. America,
businesses, nonprofit
organizations, churches,
student groups, civic
associations, stores and
advocates host around 1000
events for over 100,000
people during May – including
Fair Trade food tastings, talks,
music concerts, fashion shows
and much more.
FTRN.org/wftd
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Photo Credit: Baskets of Africa
Celebrations and ceremony are a key part of life in rural Northern Ghana,
West Africa. After a visit from a Fair Trade buyer, weavers may sing and
dance for many hours to mark the occasion. Village life normally doesn’t
include an opportunity to earn money – so selling baskets for sustainable
wage, Fair Trade prices truly transforms the lives of a weaver’s family.

Spread the
Fair Trade
word
Lots of engaging flyers,
books, videos, Power Point
presentations, webinars,
events and people are
available to beginners as well
as advanced fair traders.
take an online course,
fair trade 101, for free at
FairTradeFederation.org.
Learn more, and educate
others, with resources at the
hub of ftrN.org.
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world
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The fair difference
www.fairforlife.net

Photo Credit: Manos Zapotecas
Sometimes watching the artisans
weave can be magical, such as
a feeling of awe in this shot of
Andres at his loom. This photo was
taken in Teotitlan del Valle, Oaxaca,
Mexico, on a trip to visit wonderful
weaving families.

Fair Trade
your town,
school,
place of
worship
or work
The nationwide initiative, Fair
Trade Towns USA, connects
grassroots Fair Trade activists
across the country. Fair
Traders working locally to
promote Fair Trade have the
opportunity to share their
experiences and tools with
over 32 declared towns in N.
America (including Chicago
and San Francisco) and
scores of other campaigns.
fairtradetownsusa.org
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Photo Credit: Eighth Wonder, Inc
and RICE, Inc
Over three weeks in September 2012, 185
small-holding farmers of the Rice Terraces
Farmers Cooperative (Philippines) came
together to consolidate and process their
harvest of heirloom rice for local and export
sales. These are the faces of the projectfarmers,
their children, NGO staff and
supporting government officials.

Start a
Fair Trade
business
Launching a fair trade
business creates jobs at
home and impacts the lives
of producers in developing
countries. all of the 250 fair
trade federation member
businesses, both large
and small, were started
by individuals committed
to global change. Visit
fairtradefederation.org
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Photo Credit: Shared Interest
A Ugandan Fair Trade tea co-operative,
Mpanga, used their loan from Shared
Interest Society, the world’s only 100%
Fair Trade lender, to supply fertilizer
to their 1,000 farmer members. The
fertilizer has had a fantastic result,
increasing yields, quality and income for
the farmers and their families.

TELL 5
FRIENDs
AbOUT FAIR
TRADE
Only about a third of
N. american residents have
heard of fair trade, while
2/3 have in western europe.
Spread the word about a
hopeful alternative to the
unjust practices of mainstream
trade and business. Share
introductory handouts, films
and producer stories.
ftrN.org
fairtradefederation.org
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Photo Credit: The Blessing Basket Project
Majada Katoon is a Blessing Basket Artisan from
Bangladesh. For more than 20 years she wove for
a middle man who paid her so poorly she could eat
only one meal a day. After weaving for The Blessing
Basket less than 3 years, she used her Prosperity
Wages to lease an acre of land where she now
grows more rice than she could ever eat. When
asked how it felt knowing she will never go hungry
again, this was her reaction.

Attend a
Fair Trade
Conference
Join thousands of advocates
at regional & national
conferences to network,
learn, or find inspiration in
empowering marginalized
producers. Check with United
Students for Fair Trade,
Canadian Fair Trade Network,
Fair Trade Federation, Ohio
Fair Trade Expo, Fair Trade
Towns USA, and more for
details, or visit an Events
Calendar at FTRN.org
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We dug 49 wells in Madagascar farming villages that produce
our organic vanilla beans, bringing clean water to 25,000 people.
We offer the largest selection of Organic & Fair Trade Bulk
Spices • Herbs • Whole Leaf Teas • Sugar • Cocoa • Vanilla
Visit us at frontiercoop.com
to see our complete selection
of Fair Trade Products

Photo Credit: Mata Traders
These children are playing
at a daycare center located
on-site in a Mumbai women’s
cooperative. Mata Traders
partners with this cooperative to
bring stylish Fair Trade apparel
to the American market.

Reverse
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TREAT
During Halloween, you can
help end the exploitation of
adults and children working
in the cocoa industry and
raise awareness of Fair Trade!
Annually, thousands of Trickor-Treaters
hand Fair Trade
chocolate back to adults, with
informational cards attached,
to explain the problems of the
cocoa industry and how Fair
Trade presents a solution.
Details & kits at
reversetrickortreating.org
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Photo Credit: FYSIC
This is the connection started with the Fysic
project, in Modica, Sicily (Italy). Young people
from Cote D’Ivoire, Togo, Czech Republic and
Italy met there in order to share experiences
and information about Fair Trade, with the goal
of creating a wide net for responsible tourism
and chocolate production.

Donate
to a Fair
Trade
nonprofit
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Help empower marginalized
farmers, artisans and workers
by donating to Fair Trade
advocacy organizations
doing a lot with very little
resources. Usually donations
are tax-deductible to groups
like Fair Trade Resource
Network, Global Exchange,
Green America, and others.
Donations also make great
holiday gifts.
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Photo Credit: Pure Art / Robert Mckinnon
Earthen hands of Fair Trade cradle distinctive
Maasai beadwork along the Tanzanian/Kenyan
border at Ololosokwan, representing a colorful
landscape of a proud semi-nomadic people.
Engaging in talented artistry and a respectful
exchange offers artisans hope for improved tribal
life. Pure Art is a proud member of the Fair Trade
Federation in Canada.

Shop Fair
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Vote with your dollars to
generate income and support
community development
for marginalized producers
making Fair Trade food, crafts,
clothing and household items.
Retail sales of Fair Trade
goods grew 5% last year
despite a sluggish economy.
FairTradeFederation.org
FTRN.org
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FAIR TRADE PRINCIPLES
At the heart of the movement
are nine core principles.
• Create Opportunities for
Marginalized Producers
• Develop Transparent
Relationships
• Build Capacity
• Promote Fair Trade
• Pay Promptly and Fairly
• Support Empowering
Working Conditions
• Ensure Children’s Rights
• Cultivate Environmental
Stewardship
• Respect Cultural Identity
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1. Credit: Michelle Ovalle
A textile artisan in Rajasthan, India, cleanses
block-printed fabric for use in Handmade
Expressions’ eco-chic bags and accessories.
2. Credit: Global Mamas
Molly takes a break from a busy day of sewing
with her employee. Molly and her 5 person
staff are always busy on the small balcony of
her apartment, making the most of her space.
Molly is the full-time caregiver to her niece and
dreams of opening her own shop.
3. Credit: BeadforLife
BeadforLife’s Ox-plow initiative in Northern
Uganda gives plows to small groups of
women, enabling them to expand their farms,
earn seven times what they did before and
eventually pay back the cost of the plow.
4. Credit: Greenola Style
The next generation of Fair Trade. The newest
member of Greenola Style’s Utala, women’s
knitting cooperative. Cochabamba, Bolivia
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Where to Buy Fair Trade products
Wondering where to buy Fair Trade products in the U.S. and Canada? The following is a list of businesses who are 100% committed
to the principles of Fair Trade. Each business listed is a member of the World Fair Trade Organization (wfto.com) and/or Fair Trade
Federation (FairTradeFederation.org), so you can be sure that they abide by all of the ethical practices embodied in Fair Trade.
Baskets of Africa basketsofafrica.com
Offering the widest variety of high quality, truly Fair Trade,
African baskets. Whether for your home, office, gifts, or other
uses - experience our unique collection of African baskets,
jewelry, and home decor.
Ganesh Himal ganeshhimaltrading.com
Handcrafted clothing, home decor, jewelry, paper, accessories,
hemp, felt, organic and recycled wear! Imported directly from
artisans in Nepal. Fairly traded since 1984! Beautiful & affordable.
From The Earth
A valuable life behind each product
Canaan Fair Trade canaanusa.com
Olive oil and traditional foods from the 1700 farm families and
200 women producers of the Palestine Fair Trade Association.
Dsenyo –Fair Trade Gifts dsenyo.com
Aprons • Flower Clips • Wrap Skirts • Stuffed Animals • Pajama
Pants • Earrings • Bangles • Handbags • Greeting Cards •
Table Runners • Cloth Napkins
------ Crafted by women in Africa and Brazil ------
From The Earth ftehome.com
Employ. Partner. Produce. From The Earth offers unique
handmade jewelry, greeting cards, kitchen items, and gifts from
the Middle East to markets around the world.
Minga Fair Trade Imports mingaimports.com
Minga Fair Trade Imports is a Fair Trade wholesaler seeking to
improve the economic lives of small producers in the southern
hemisphere. They do this by creating Fair Trade relationships
with retail advocates in the north and by promoting intercultural
education for all.
Third World Shoppe friendsofthethirdworld.org
Our 40th Year. Retail & Wholesale Fair Trade Artisan Partners in
Palestine, Nonprofit Philippines, Fair India Trade & USA. since Organic 1972. Coffees, Organic Teas, Coffees, & more… Teas & more…
www.friendsofthethirdoworld.org
Artisan Partners in areas of Economic Crisis..Palestine, Philippines,
India, U.S.A… Help Address Climate Change…Please Inquire…
Ten Thousand Villages tenthousandvillages.com
Creating opportunities for artisans in developing countries to earn
income by bringing their products and stories to our markets
through long-term, fair trading relationships.
Eighth Wonder, Inc heirloomrice.com
Heirloom rice from the Philippines. Supporting cultural integrity,
sustainable agriculture and preservation of historic terraces. A
gourmet experience direct from nature®.
WorldFinds worldfinds.com
Your wholesale source for beautiful on-trend jewelry, eco-chic
bags, holiday items and knitwear. Handmade by women and fairly
traded with style.

2014
fair trade
CALENDAR
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A Better Way of Doing Business
Fair Trade is an alternative to business as usual. It builds equitable, long-term partnerships between
consumers in North America and producers in developing regions. Fair Trade businesses commit
to paying a fair wage in the local context, providing equal opportunities for all people, engaging in
environmentally sustainable practices and other ethical criteria.
Building the Movement
This calendar is the result of a collaborative effort of Fair Trade Resource Network and participating
Fair Trade businesses. All profits from the sale of these calendars will go to fund FTRN’s ongoing
education and outreach efforts to build a strong, dynamic Fair Trade movement in the U.S. & Canada.
Picturing the Benefits
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* From the many photos submitted and thousands of votes cast, the twelve photographs featured in this calendar were
chosen for their depictions of Fair Trade in action, changing lives around the world.
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