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Make a Commitment to Host or Take Part in a Fair Trade Break

May 10, 2008 is World Fair Trade Day, an international celebration of Fair
Trade. World Fair Trade Day this year is accompanied by the theme, "For
the Planet. For the People", which explores Fair Trade as an option that
not only offers consumers the means by which to value the people who make
our products, but also the opportunity to reduce our environmental
footprint.

There are a number of exciting ways people can get involved. FTRN and Fair
Trade Towns are encouraging people across the US to take part in or host a
Fair Trade Break. In short, a Fair Trade Break is an opportunity for a
community, a workplace, a class, or a group of friends to take time out to
consume, showcase, and discuss the benefits of Fair Trade. Fair Trade
Breaks can take many forms; they can include sharing home-baked goodies
like Fair Trade chocolate brownies with Fair Trade coffee in your office
(aka A Fair Trade Coffee Break), simply brewing a pot of Fair Trade tea to
sip with your friends (aka A Fair Trade Tea Break) or showcasing Handmade
Artisan products at a House Party (aka A Fair Trade Artisan Break).

Make a commitment to get involved this World Fair Trade Day by hosting or
taking part in a Fair Trade Break. It's a simple, effective and fun way to
spread the message of Fair Trade to communities across the US.

More Info:
http://www.fairtraderesource.org/change-the-world/about-world-fair-trade-day-2008/fair-trade-break-action-guide/

Make A Donation to Support World fair Trade Day 2008:
http://www.change.org/nonprofits/projects/view/47954?project_id=48619

This is an ongoing pledge that should be fulfilled as often as possible.

Comments, Suggestions and Stories

Aesthetyx Encinitas Encinitas, CA @ 02:10PM PT Apr 24

During the BIG BANG global celebration, fair trade events will pass through every continent, country, city, town and street over 48 hours and Aesthetxy will be celebrating as well by holding an event featuring global artisans from Barro Sin Plomo (BSP), Acholi Beads and more.

Our event will take place Saturday May 9th from 4 P.M to 8 P.M. at the Aesthetyx gallery in Encinitas located at 466 N. Coast Hwy 101 Suite 5. During the celebration, Aesthetyx will serve Fair Trade coffee from The Pannikin as well as Fair Trade chocolate from Askinosie Chocolate.

We are excited about participating in this global event in celebration of Fair Trade. We are supportive of the efforts of all retailers who strive to purchase their goods fairly and responsibly.
Elizabeth Gilhuly Arlington, VA @ 08:51AM PT Apr 23

Join the DC-wide Ethiopian World Fair Trade Day Coffee Break and experience how Ethiopians celebrate coffee! Saturday, May 10, 2008 3:00PM Cafe Collage, 1346 T Street, NW, Washington, DC (cafe at the intersection of 14th and U Streets NW, next to Cafe St Ex) **Take the Metro! U Street/African-Amer Civil War Memorial/Cordozzo Metro - 13th Street Exit Coffee to be provided by Abol Coffee Inc. Other tasty samples will also be provided!