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Fairtrade producers affected by floods in Pakistan
12/8/2010

Though original reports stated that flooding in Pakistan had not affected Fairtrade producers, conditions have worsened for families in the Northern reaches of Pakistan.

Tackling child labour in the chocolate industry - what role can Fairtrade play?
6/6/2010

As sales of chocolate increase in Australia and New Zealand, so does concern about the ongoing problem of child labour in the cocoa industry.

Australian and NZ consumers purchase more Fairtrade products than ever before
27/5/2010

Disadvantaged farmers & workers benefit as worldwide Fairtrade sales hit AU$5.4 billion

Upcoming Events

Catalyst Ethical Trade Expo

10:00am
Sep
04
3:00pm
Sep
04
Organisation: Erina Community Baptist Church Catalyst team
Location:

Community Event to promote Ethical Purchasing within the local community. Event will include live music (focussing on justice) food and drinks and various "Fair Trade" vendors.

Fair Trade Fair - Celebrating International Day of Peace

10:00am
Sep
12
3:00pm
Sep
12
Organisation: Warringah Council
Location:

In 2010 Oxford Falls Peace Park will host the Fair Trade Fair that includes markets, entertainment and kids activities.

ST ANDREWS CATHEDRAL SCHOOL CARNEVALE

9:00am
Nov
26
5:00pm
Nov
26
Organisation: ST ANDREWS CATHEDRAL SCHOOL
Location:

Annual event positions Fair Trade and ethical markets in a prime location nestled next to Town Hall in Sydney CBD for Christmas trade.

Manly Fair Trade Market

10:00am
Nov
28
5:00pm
Nov
28
Organisation: Manly Council
Location:

Manly Council will be holding the Manly Fair Trade Christmas markets from 10.00 a.m. - 5.00 p.m. on Sunday 28 November, 2010.

Fair@Square fair-trade and ethical festival

11:00am
Dec
11
6:00pm
Dec
12
Organisation: Moral Fairground
Location:

Fair@Square fair-trade+ethical festival brings critical social and environmental issues to the fore within a dynamic, optimistic and inspiring environment.