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Join us to celebrate World Fair Trade Day and support ethical producers around the world- shop local, sustainable, and responsibly!
Celebrate World Fair Trade Day on the first Saturday of May and join the global movement towards a fairer world! This special day was created to raise awareness about the importance of fair trade practices and how they can benefit producers, workers, communities, and environments around the world. It is an opportunity to celebrate businesses that follow ethical trading standards and support sustainable development. So get ready to show your support for fair trade by shopping with companies that prioritize people over profit!
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1940s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Early Fair Trade Movement</div><div class='timeline-text'>The movement began in the United States and Europe to help poverty-stricken areas after World War II.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1964</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>First Fair Trade Organisation</div><div class='timeline-text'>The first Fair Trade Organization, "Fair Trade Original", was established in the Netherlands.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1988</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>First Fair Trade Label</div><div class='timeline-text'>The first Fair Trade label, Max Havelaar, was launched by Dutch NGOs to guarantee fair practices.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1997</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Fairtrade International Formation</div><div class='timeline-text'>Fairtrade International was formed to unify multiple national initiatives under a single, global standard.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2001</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>First World Fair Trade Day</div><div class='timeline-text'>The World Fair Trade Organization inaugurated the first World Fair Trade Day to promote fair commerce globally.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2010</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>UN Recognition</div><div class='timeline-text'>The United Nations officially recognized World Fair Trade Day, bolstering the movement's global credibility and reach.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Buy fair trade products</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Buying fair trade products helps support farmers and artisans in developing countries, who are paid a fair price for their work. Look for the Fair Trade label on products such as coffee, chocolate, honey, cotton, and more.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Host a fair trade party</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Invite friends and family to your house for a World Fair Trade Day celebration. Serve only fair trade certified food and drinks, such as coffee, tea, snacks, and desserts. You can also have guests bring fair trade gifts to exchange.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Learn about fair trade</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Take some time to learn more about the fair trade movement. Research organizations that promote and practice fair trade, and find out what you can do to help support them.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Organize a fundraiser</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Organize a fundraising event to support a local or international fair trade organization. You can sell tickets to the event or ask local businesses to donate goods or services for auction.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Spread the word</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Share information about fair trade with your friends and family. Talk to your local elected officials about supporting fair trade policies. Use social media to spread awareness and encourage others to join the movement.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It promotes fair working conditions</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Fair trade helps ensure that basic labor standards, such as safe working conditions and a livable wage, are met. It also encourages businesses to respect their employees and commit to improving the quality of their products or services.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It supports small producers around the world</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>By choosing fair trade goods, you're supporting small producers in developing nations who may not have access to equitable markets. Fair trade allows these producers to receive fairer prices for their products, which in turn can help them develop economically and sustainably.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It helps protect the environment</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Fair trade encourages sustainable farming practices that protect natural habitats while keeping soils fertile and minimizing water usage. Additionally, many companies also use eco-friendly packaging to reduce waste and energy consumption.</p></div></div>
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