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VIDEO: “Giving Thanks” to Social Justice Activists

Posted by in Donor Profiles, Fair Trade, Featured on 24th November, 2010 | 3 Comments

GX-staff-thanks8 days, 8 “Giving Thanks” blog posts led up to this video. The posts and video highlight individuals chosen by Global Exchange staff members who are contributing to our social justice work in some way. So please join us in recognizing those special individuals who are helping to make this world a better place, and hope you enjoy our video. Happy Thanksgiving!
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Giving Thanks Part 7: Kevin Danaher Thanks Van Jones

Posted by in Featured on 22nd November, 2010 | No Comments

polaroid-van-jonesPart 7 in an 8-Part “Giving Thanks” series, today Global Exchange and Green Festivals Co-founder Kevin Danaher thanks his mentor, friend and colleague Van Jones. Read how one great green dude has impacted the other.
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Giving Thanks Part 6: Fair Trade Customers Spend Wisely

Posted by in Fair Trade, Featured on 21st November, 2010 | No Comments

polaroid-custiesThis is Part 6 in an 8-Part “Giving Thanks” series, a Global Exchange exclusive highlighting individuals (chosen by Global Exchange staff members) who are contributing to our social justice work in some way. Today we thank our Fair Trade customers, a not forgotten force who help to empower & support Fair Trade artisans around the world.
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Giving Thanks Part 5: Equal Exchange, Partnering to Raise Fair Trade Awareness

Posted by in Fair Trade, Featured on 19th November, 2010 | No Comments

thankyou-eeToday as Part 5 in the Giving Thanks series, Global Exchange Fair Trade Campaign Director Adrienne Fitch-Frankel thanks Equal Exchange, a worker-owned cooperative based in Massachusetts, for stepping up to support something that started as just a little idea and has grown exponentially since.
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Giving Thanks Part 4: Making Long Lasting Connections with Anne Kelly & Mark Van Wormer

Posted by in Featured on 18th November, 2010 | 2 Comments

polaroid-anne-and-markFor today’s Giving Thanks series, Global Exchange’s Zarah Patriana thanks two past Reality Tours participants, Anne Kelly and Mark Van Wormer, fellow travelers she met on a delegation to Nicaragua.
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Giving Thanks Part 3: Big Mouths Deserve Big Thanks

Posted by in Featured on 17th November, 2010 | 11 Comments

polaroid-ray-and-mimiThis is Part 3 in an 8-Part “Giving Thanks” series, a Global Exchange exclusive highlighting individuals (chosen by Global Exchange staff members) who are contributing to our social justice work in some way. This series will culminate with a “Giving Thanks” video to be launched right here on Wednesday, November 24th. So please join us »
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Giving Thanks Part 2: Debbie Bruell, a True Gem

Posted by in Donor Profiles, Featured on 16th November, 2010 | 1 Comment

polaroid-debbiePart 2 in an 8-Part “Giving Thanks” series, Global Exchange’s Corey Hill thanks Debbie Bruell, a true GEM. Read about Debbie’s ties with Global Exchange and why Corey chose to recognize Debbie.
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Giving Thanks Part 1: Ben & Jerry’s

Posted by in Featured, World News & Events on 15th November, 2010 | 3 Comments

polaroid-benandjerry1Part 1 in an 8-Part “Giving Thanks” series, Global Exchange Co-Founder and Executive Director Kirsten Moller thanks Ben & Jerry’s. Read about their great strides and why she chose to recognize Ben & Jerry’s.
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