CONNECT WITH FAIR TRADE THIS OCTOBER!

Fair Trade Month Coffee Giveaway Event Kit

Thank you for taking part in our first annual Fair Trade Month kick-off event! We hope your Fair Trade event is an opportunity to have fun and reach out to new supporters in your groups fight for Fair Trade. The following tools will help walk you through the steps involved in planning a successful event. Good luck!

Materials to help you plan your event:

• Event Planning Guide (PDF)
• Sample Timeline (PDF)
• Materials and Supplies Checklist (PDF)
• Fair Trade Month Grant Application (PDF)
• Sample Press Release (Coming Soon)

Day-of Event Resources:

• Sign-in Sheet (PDF)
• Frequently Asked Questions about Fair Trade (PDF)
• Making Globalization Work for Everyone (PDF)
• TransFair USA: Fast Facts About Fair Trade (PDF)
• After-event evaluation (PDF)

What We'll Send You Once You Register (quantities depend on the size of your event):

• "Connect with Fair Trade" Posters
• "Connect with Fair Trade" Pamphlets
• "Connect with Fair Trade" Table Tents
• "Connect with Fair Trade" Buttons
• 12 ways to support Fair Trade Action Guide
• Handy business-sized cards you can use to request more Fair Trade Certified products at local coffee shops and grocery stores.
• Stickers, magnets, and "I love Fair Trade" iron-ons to hand out.

Additional Resources About Fair Trade and TransFair USA:

• Fact Sheets, Producer Profiles and other resources
• Where to Buy Fair Trade Products - use it to make your own local where to buy flyer
• Fair Trade on Your Campus - activities and inspiration from our campus allies
• Start a local "Fair Trade Towns" campaign!

Questions?

We look forward to hearing about your planning process! For more information and to register your event please contact Jamie Guzzi, Fair Trade Month Outreach Coordinator, 510-663-5260 or email jguzzi@transfairusa.org.