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Fair trade fortnight is nearly here!
6th-22nd May will be full of events promoting fair trade.
We've compiled a list of events below, and you can get your google/other-search-engine on to find more events near you!
Fair trade fortnight is a celebration of all things fair trade. It takes place in the form of events and campaigns all across Australia and New Zealand. These events shine a light on the difference that trading fairly makes in the lives of people all over the world, who produce the things we all consume. There are many opportunites to learn more about fair trade, as well as products that are made fairly and brands that trade fairly.
Living Fair Trade Exhibition
When: 10th May – 28th May 2016 (During Library Operating Hours)
Where: Docklands Library – 107 Victoria Harbour Promenade, Docklands Vic 3008
Cost: FREE!
What: Learn about fair trade's impact with this exhibit that follows the life of a coffee bean.
Victorian Fair Trade Festival Launch
When: World Fairtrade Day, Saturday 14th May 2016 (11am-3pm)
Where: Docklands Library – 107 Victoria Harbour Promenade, Docklands Vic 3008
Cost: FREE!
What: The official launch of the Victorian Fair Trade Festival by the CEO of Fairtrade Australia and New Zealand, Molly Harriss Olson. This will be part of the World Fairtrade Challenge "Biggest Coffee Break on Earth" with free recycling and upcycling workshops. And, of course, it would not be complete without some fairtrade chocolate and coffee tasting.
When: World Fairtrade Day, Saturday 14th May 2016 (11am-3pm)
Where: Docklands Library – 107 Victoria Harbour Promenade, Docklands Vic 3008
Cost: FREE!
What: A free "Sustainable Comfort" workshop by local artist, Suzy Yek.
Down cycle, Up-cycle, Re-cycle with Claire Ritchie from Lost and Made
When: World Fairtrade Day, Saturday 14th May 2016 (11am-3pm)
Where: Docklands Library – 107 Victoria Harbour Promenade, Docklands Vic 3008
Cost: FREE!
What: An interactive workshop by dressmaker and designer, Claire Ritchie, exploring the small changes we can make to our daily lives and clothes in order to have a positive impact personally and globally.
Primary School Fair Trade Conference
When: 17th of May 2016 (9.30am to 2.30pm)
Where: Docklands Library – 107 Victoria Harbour Promenade, Docklands Vic 3008
Cost: FREE! – Booking essential (only 120 Spots available)
What: A conference for primary school aged childred. Speakers, interactive activities and games that show how fair trade can have a positive impact on the lives of many children and families in developing countries and how we can make a difference in our everyday lives.
When: 17th of May 2016 (9.30am to 2.30pm)
Where: Docklands Library – 107 Victoria Harbour Promenade, Docklands Vic 3008
Cost: FREE! – Booking essential (only 120 Spots available)
What: A conference for high school aged children. Stories, dsicussions and workshops to learn about fair trade and its heart from the grass-roots levels, to the ethical consumer, to the fair trade business, and to advocacy in a variety of contexts.
Poverty Inc (Film Screening) and key note speakers Vinita Baravkar “The Truth about the Cotton Industry"
When: 20th of May 2016 (6.30pm to 9.30pm)
Where: Docklands Library – 107 Victoria Harbour Promenade, Docklands Vic 3008
Cost: $21.89 – $27.12 – Book Ticket
When: Saturday 7th May 2016, 9:00am
Where: Manly Council Chambers, 68 West Esplanade, Manly, Sydney
When: Thursday 12th May 2016 (12:30pm – 1:30pm)
Where: RMIT University, 330 Swanston Street, CBD, Melbourne
Cost: FREE!
RSVP: Register Here
Biggest Coffee Break on Earth
When: 13th-15th May 2016
Where: Anywhere! Take part as you go about your day, join an event or host an event.
Human Chain for Fair Trade and Planet 2016
When: World Fair Trade Day, Saturday 14th May 2016
Where: Virtual Global Event
BLACK GOLD & DRINKS
When: Friday 22nd May (7-11pm)
Where: NRAS Common Room, building FK located on Baxter Drive
RSVP: Geelong Reception
Know of another event? Contact us to add it to this list.
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