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By FTRN, published 2010 ~ 34 pg. booklet ~ High school & above ~ $3.95 retail. Bulk rate of $2/copy for orders of 10 or more. PDF version also available for $2. Hard and soft copy now includes password to edit and copy the Power Point presentation of booklet highlights!
FTRN says: “A quick read offering a comprehensive overview of the North American Fair Trade movement. The definitive booklet on Fair Trade’s various models, success stories, major names, facts and figures, brief history and key challenges and opportunities.”
Summary/review: This publication will help readers:
- Understand how Fair Trade relationships in over 60 developing countries enhance the quality of life of producers and their communities.
- Interact with a global community taking action to ease inequities wrought by traditional trade structures.
- Navigate the complicated world of organizations, labels and definitions of Fair Trade.
This booklet was supported by the following sponsors:
Jolica ~ Ganesh Himal ~ Ten Thousand Villages USA |
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By Ingrid Hess, published February 2010 ~ Ages 3-8 ~ 40 color pages 8×9 inches, softcover book ~ $12.99 retail plus shipping. Wholesale rate available by contacting FTRN.
FTRN says: “A fun educational read and a joy to look at, this book is a rare and engaging Fair Trade resource for kids aged 3-8. Younger children can search for the ladybug on each spread, and listen to or read the fictional story. Older children can also read the nonfiction sections on each spread.”
Summary/review: Stella & Henry are on a mission to find the perfect gift. With help from Aunt Mabel, the two children discover the world of Fair Trade and learn how shopping wisely can improve people’s lives.
“Think Fair Trade First!” explains Fair Trade’s comprehensive approach to business and development with fun, educational content for kids and grown-ups alike. A great find for teachers to explain how their students can make the world a better place.
~ Carmen K. Iezzi, Executive Director, Fair Trade Federation
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By FTRN & Fair Trade Federation ~ 24 pg. wall calendar ~ for adults & children. Full color 13.5″ x 9.5″
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$14.95
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$10.00
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$9.00
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$7.95
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$7.45
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Resellers qualify for wholesale rates, available at our online store.
FTRN says: “The 2011 Fair Trade Calendar is the only wall calendar available in N. America highlighting Fair Trade.”
Summary/review: This publication will help readers:
- Enjoy winning photographs of Fair Trade producers from the 2010 Fair Trade Photo Contest submitted by Fair Trade businesses and organizations and voted on by supporters of the Fair Trade movement.
- find Fair Trade vendors in a Where to Buy Fair Trade section listing Fair Trade businesses throughout the U.S.
- raise awareness about Fair Trade and participating businesses, and generate funds for FTRN, FTF as well as calendar Resellers.
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By Kimberly Grimes ~ 42 pg. booklet ~ For those starting FT businesses ~ $4.95 retail / $3 wholesale plus shipping
FTRN says: “Based on personal experiences from more than 75 diverse shops around North America, this is a must-read for anyone starting a Fair Trade business.”
Summary/review: Filled with practical, proven advice from a variety of Fair Trade entrepreneurs, the Guide for Retailers is will help any new Fair Trade business owner dedicate his/her business aspirations in the service of Fair Trade principles. It provides step-by-step guidance for necessary preparations, building a successful foundation, and enjoying the benefits of a well-run Fair Trade business.
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By Marco Hernandez & Kimberly Grimes ~ ages 10 & up, CD for all ages ~ Fundraiser for the Amazon Nut Project ~ Retail Prices: CD set $22 / Book $15 / Book & CD set together $35 plus shipping ~ Wholesale Prices (3 or more copies): CD set $15 / Book $7.50 plus shipping
FTRN says: “A wonderful read and a joy to the ear, this CD set and book supports Amazonian farmers who strive to provide for their families while preserving the ecological balance of the rainforest.”
Summary/review: Features the smooth rhythms of Bossa Nova of the Brazilian coast to the ancient pipes and strings of the high Amazon jungle, plus a CD with sounds of jungle animals recorded at night. The wonderful “children’s” book of the same name teaches us all, young and old, about the rainforest, its riches and its needs. Traveling down the Amazon is a journey we all need to take, in words if not in canoes, to understand the rich diversity of our planet and why it is at risk.
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Education Through the Arts Exhibit-
From One Farmer to Another: Postcards in Solidarity (Indian Tea Growers & Guatemalan Coffee Growers)
Produced by FTRN, photography & design by Ida Benedetto ~ 28-piece mounted exhibit ~ For stores, conferences, schools, faith communities, libraries, restaurants, town halls, etc. ~ $150 rental fee / plus shipping
FTRN says: “Focused on Indian tea growers and Guatemalan coffee growers, this exhibit brings viewers images and handwritten postcards that illustrate daily life, common struggles, and shared hope that fair trade brought to these communities. Learn how these communities put violent struggles behind them and now utilize fair trade business relationships as the means by which they fight for justice in their lives. These two distinct communities, who speak different languages, live on different continents, and practice different religions, have more in common than they ever imagined..”
Summary/review: This exhibit will help viewers:
- Understand how Fair Trade relationships enhance the quality of life for producers, their families and communities, and how women realize a disproportionate benefit.
- Interact with a global community taking action to ease inequalities wrought by traditional trade structures.
- Observe a rare exchange between Fair Trade producers on different continents.
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Version from March 2010 - Power Point presentation of an introduction to Fair Trade in N. America. The New Conscious Consumer file is free to download and view. 39 slides are shown in an 8-minute show, free to open as Read-Only file, size 39 MB. Get a copy of the booklet, or PDF file, to access the password (at the bottom the Table of Contents) to edit and copy the Power Point file. Please attribute proper credit to FTRN and others if you create a new file. Download Power Point file
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