What hosts said about their Fair Trade events...

"The video was just right. Also, everyone loved the iron on transfers. Some were downright greedy about them!"
Kari - Joplin, MO

"I was very pleased! About twice as many people showed up than I was expecting. Guests brought family members who were in town visiting. Everyone loved the taste testing of products. The movie Black Gold was very informative and they all liked that. It helped to educate some who had no idea what fair trade was. Plus, some went to our local fair trade store, Global Gifts, the next day and shopped. When I needed something you were quick to get it out to me. When I had questions, you responded in a timely manner."
April - Indianapolis, IN

"It was a full day event, including a showing of Black Gold and a community potluck, tables from 16 groups, speakers, fair trade coffee, chocolate and tea tastings, a raffle, and more. A Boston City Councilor attended as well. For the first event like this, it was fantastic. We're eager to do something bigger next year."
Paul - Jamaica Plain, MA

"The materials you sent were fantastic and very helpful."
Donna - Guilford, CT

"It was really easy to do. We got pairs of black and white sweatpants, t-shirts and face paint, and one of our members stitched two costumes (one for a FT Man and one for a FT Woman). This turned out to be really cool. Passers by took pictures with the Fair Trade Man, and people in general wanted to know what we were about. These ideas were great for publicity, and I would highly recommend them to groups at other schools."
Rod - Seattle, WA

"We gained permission from the College to put up posters on stakes, which we hammered into the grass next to the walkway between the library and the student center for one week. We put short, informative facts about Fair Trade on each of the seven posters, including a picture of a farmer from various international Fair Trade cooperatives. The response from the student body was positive, and we noticed that students were slowing down to read the posters."
Joleen - Ewing, NJ

"Thanks again! This was a wonderful opportunity for us to connect with lots of kids here and discuss Fair Trade!"
Sara - Brattleboro, VT