World Fair Trade Day This Saturday, May 9th
This Saturday marks a big day for fair trade as a cause and as a global community. May 9th is World Fair Trade Day and this year the community is celebrating with a Fair Trade Coffee Break. Everyone across the globe is encouraged to take their breaks from work and life with Fair Trade coffee, tea, chocolate or whatever else helps you unwind. Fair trade businesses and affiliates in over 80 countries are participating in this event by sponsoring everything from drum circles to soccer games to storewide sales.
According to The Fair Trade Resource Network, “When we support Fair Trade, we not only support the people who make the items we consume and enjoy, we also support the environment, women’s rights, children’s rights, cultural dignity and peace building.” This day is about supporting a cause bigger than ourselves.
Get Involved with these Oregon Events:
Ten Thousand Villages Portland: 938 NW Everett Street Portland, OR
Ten Thousand Villages Portland, located in the Pearl District, will be offering samples of Fair Trade coffee, chocolate and olive oil, as well as featuring local music and speakers on fair trade issues. Plus, everything in the store is on sale, including its large selection of fair trade oriental rugs.
Onda Gallery: 220 SW A Street Suite 104 Lake Oswego, OR
Through the month of May, Onda Gallery is sponsoring an art show featuring Fair Trade artists and artists that specialize in the use of recycled materials. They will be serving fair trade coffee as refreshments.
Java Jones Coffee Shop: 757 Newmark Ave Coos Bay, OR
Free fair trade coffee from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. on May 9th at Java Jones Coffee shop, as well as live music and a booth offering information on a variety of fair trade products and organizations.
Small Planet Trading: 202 Cascade Avenue Hood River, OR
Starting at 11 a.m., Small Planet Trading will be hosting a drum circle for the public to join in on. After, they invite you to take a fair trade break with them as they offer a sale in their store.
For more information check out the Fair Trade Resource Network at http://www.fairtraderesource.org/