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Kerry Kennedy to Join Youth in Rally to Demand That Hershey ‘Raise the Bar’

Posted by Tex Dworkin in Fair Trade News & Views, Featured, Global Exchange Fair Trade Campaign on 6th June, 2011 | 2 Comments

With World Day Against Child Labor right around the corner, students and social justice leaders and groups will gather in front of the Hershey Store in Times Square to call on Hershey to eliminate forced, trafficked and child labor from its cocoa supply chain. Read about the details, and what you can do if you’re not able to make it to the rally.
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Fair Trade Roundup: Berkeley’s Spin on Fair Trade

Posted by Tex Dworkin in Fair Trade News & Views, Fair Trade Roundups, Global Exchange Fair Trade Campaign, Global Exchange Store Updates on 31st May, 2011 | No Comments

Rounded up and ready for your perusal, here’s what’s new in Fair Trade; some Berkeley residents take a spin for Fair Trade, a newly updated free Fair Trade educational tool was just released, plus more.
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“We Want More From Our S’Mores” is Back

Posted by Tex Dworkin in Fair Trade News & Views, Global Exchange Fair Trade Campaign on 27th May, 2011 | 2 Comments

The “We Want More From Our S’Mores” Campaign is back to help you kick off your summer in a fun, Fair Trade style. After all, s’mores are a classic, delicious summer treat. You can help the campaign reach its goal of making at least 1,500 Fair Trade s’mores. Find out how.
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Hershey Rally Happening in Times Square on 6/8

Posted by Tex Dworkin in Fair Trade News & Views, Global Exchange Fair Trade Campaign on 26th May, 2011 | 1 Comment

Have you heard about Raise the Bar Hershey Campaign’s upcoming rally in NYC’s Times Square, Wednesday June 8th? The purpose of this rally is clear; to encourage Hershey to go Fair Trade. Find out the details, including who’s behind it and how to get involved.
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Fair Trade Roundup: Fair Trade Models Strut Their Stuff Next Week

Posted by Tex Dworkin in Fair Trade News & Views, Fair Trade Roundups, Featured, Global Exchange Fair Trade Campaign on 25th May, 2011 | 2 Comments

Models are hot, but Fair Trade models are even hotter! Next week some Fair Trade models will be stepping out during an annual Human Rights Awards Gala. Ben & Jerry are emceeing, and guests will be served Fair Trade Certified ice cream. Find out about this and other news in our Fair Trade Roundup.
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Fair Trade Roundup: Ben & Jerry’s Introduces Fair Tweets

Posted by Tex Dworkin in Fair Trade News & Views, Fair Trade Roundups, Global Exchange Fair Trade Campaign, Global Exchange Store Updates on 10th May, 2011 | No Comments

Happy almost World Fair Trade Day! This week our Fair Trade Roundup includes news about how to make the best use of your tweets for World Fair Trade Day (May 14th), what town just went Fair Trade, upcoming event info, and more.
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Crafting Change: A Fair Trade Artisan Tour Comes to Global Exchange

Posted by Tex Dworkin in Fair Trade News & Views, Global Exchange Fair Trade Campaign, Global Exchange Store Updates on 9th May, 2011 | No Comments

Crafting Change: A Fair Trade Artisan Tour is coming to Global Exchange! The west coast tour makes two stops to Global Exchange during its northwest trek. Hear Peruvian artisans Yody Moran and Sonia Anahue’s compelling stories of their turbulent lives and learn how Fair Trade has helped them achieve economic and social stability. Get free »
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