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Unity Blog
November 17, 2009
We love this question! Fair Trade is, and has been from the start, a grassroots movement. This means that the growth of Fair Trade depends on you and me - the people who believe in the ideals of social justice, human rights, and a just and sustainable economic system. It is up to us to raise awareness, share our beliefs and work to bring them to fruition. That's where you come in.... Sharing what you know about Fair Trade and helping to raise awareness in your community is THE most important thing you can do to support and help grow the Fair Trade movement. One of our favorite ways we've seen people working to get the word out is through the Fair Trade Towns initiative. This is a global movement among Fair Trade supporters to raise awareness in their own local communities about Fair Trade, culminating in their town passing a resolution to support Fair Trade. There are over 600 campaigns globally, and here in the US we have 13 declared Fair Trade Towns and 18 campaigns in progress. Will your town be next? Not without a dedicated citizen like yourself to get the ball rolling. Don't assume someone else is probably working on it - jump in and get the movement started! Get involved, do your part in your little corner of the world to make Fair Trade a priority. "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has." ~Margaret Mead Nichole Warner Unity - Fair Trade Marketplace Return to Blog List |
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