FAIR TRADE PROJECT of the Labor-Religion Coalition of New York State

SOLIDARITY

Today more than ever, the choices we make as consumers impact the lives of people producing the goods we purchase. Fair Trade creates direct relationships between us and low-income farmers and producers in developing countries. When we purchase Fair Trade, we join a network of global solidarity.

ORDER

Shop, give and fundraise with great coffee, teas, chocolate and snacks. Your order from this site automatically benefits the work of the LRC!
> Order from Equal Exchange
> Order from Dean's Beans
> Order The Dark Side of Chocolate, a 45 min. film

FAIR TRADE NEWS

It's time to Raise the Bar, Hershey! You can help by collecting signatures on this petition to Hershey CEO John Bilbrey. View the update featuring teachers from Niagara Falls collecting signatures outside a Hershey store.
> News
> Follow New York Fair Trade on Facebook

RESOURCES

> Suggested Web sites, curriculum, films, books
> Click here for materials especially for NYSUT members.
> Host a screening of The Dark Side of Chocolate

DELEGATIONS

NOTE: NO LRCNYS DELEGATIONS ARE SCHEDULED FOR 2012

> Stories from the most recent Nicaragua delegation
> Preparing for travel
> What's unique about LRC's immersion trips?

FAIR TRADE PRINCIPLES

Fair Trade is an alternative way of doing business that is rooted in human dignity. Fair Trade is not about charity; it uses a fairer system of exchange to empower producers and create sustainable development.

Fair Trade principles include:
• Fair price
• Safe & humane working conditions, including prohibition of child labor
• Direct trade and long-term relationships
• Community development
• Democratically-organized workers
• Empowerment of women
• Respect for cultural identity
• Environmental sustainability

WHAT YOU CAN DO
SHOP
Each Fair Trade purchase you make is a vote for a better world.

GIVE
Fair Trade is a gift that gives twice! Recognize special people and celebrate special events with Fair Trade.

EDUCATE
Tell friends, family and co-workers about Fair Trade. Introduce them to Fair Trade products.

SHARE
Learn about Fair Trade. Use Fair Trade curricula to teach how personal action can create a more just and sustainable world.

FUNDRAISE
Sell Fair Trade products to raise funds for your school or community group.