Share your interest in Fair Trade with a network.
- Location
- Washington, DC 38.91-76.99 20002US
- Meetups
- 55 so far
- Members
- 131 Fair Trade Advocates
- Founded
- October 6, 2007
"Fair trade is not about charity. It's a holistic approach to trade and development that aims to alter the ways in which commerce is conducted, so that trade can empower the poorest of the poor." (Fair Trade Federation)
WHY JOIN?
Join to take part in the fair trade advocate network for the Washington, DC area (including both Maryland and Virginia Metro and outlying areas). Through this network, YOU may share and gain support for your individual and/or group efforts to promote fair trade, your business, your organization's calls to action, your church efforts, and more. This network was created to organize trade justice supporters in Washington DC so we may form a unified voice for the Fair Trade Movement in our capital city.
Join to...
* learn how to support fair trade in our city AND learn about all the latest events!
* market your business which sells fairly-traded, or Fair Trade Certified, or Fair Trade Federation-approved products
* gain a support network for your like-minded organization or group!
INSTRUCTIONS FOR NEWCOMERS:
:::SPECIAL NOTE::: THIS MEETUP OFTEN SERVES AS A MESSAGE BOARD FOR EVENTS ORGANIZED BY OUR PARTNERS. IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO VERIFY THE EVENT WITH THE INDIVIDUAL COMPANY/PERSON ORGANIZING
You MUST complete your individual "DC Fair Trade Network" group profile for membership approval. It's important that you use your profile to fully explain who you are, what your business is and how you support, or would like to support, fair trade in DC so others can contact you accordingly.
***NOTE: Do not set your profile so you cannot receive emails from the group because you will have no notice for meetings and no other member could contact you to network (which is the purpose of this group).
If you are in any way unclear about how to manage your profile settings, you are welcome to send Elizabeth your login/password and she will set things up for you.
If you are new to Meetup all together and would prefer that Elizabeth set up your profile for you, please email her at: MakeTradeFairMeetup@email.com.
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CONTACT INFO:
Elizabeth Gilhuly, Founding Community Organizer
E-Mail: MakeTradeFairMeetup@email.com
Mobile: 203-915-0765
AIM: FairTradeDC
Past Meetups
Our Sponsors
Sean Bennett, Conscious Consumer
LEADING development of NEW web site AND sharing Meetup fees! Thanks!
What's new?
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Nov 19
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New member
“Non-profit Consultant. Looking to transition to sustainable development sector.”
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Nov 16
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New discussionStarted by Elizabeth Gilhuly.
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Nov 12
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New member
“Hi! I've always been passionate about environmental issues and social justice, and would like to learn more about fair trade. I'd also like to explore how those of us who are already aware of the issues can spread that knowledge to those who aren't.” -
New member
“Interested in learning more about fair trade products.”
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Nov 9
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New discussionStarted by Shawn.
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Oct 31
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New member“I'd like to learn more about the Fair Trade movement and the people active in it in this area. As a development professional I have had some involvement in Fair Trade activities, but I would like to know much more.”
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Oct 27
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New member
“I am interested in international affairs and development and I want to learn more about fair trade.” -
New member
“Because I strongly believe in the Fair Trade movement and sustainable practices that bring about change at the grassroots level.” -
New member
“I am a small businessman and I own an exporting business and it will be great to meet and interact with others who have the same concerns I do.” -
New discussionStarted by Elizabeth Gilhuly.
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New member
“I am excited to see the Fair Trade movement picking up steam in the US and believe that removing the human suffering from the products we use and enjoy is essential to creating a more just world”
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What members are saying
“ Just to be around like-minded individuals is great in itself, but fair trade is more about the products we purchase, it's about building a better, more meaningful community that's lived a ...
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“ The idea is great ”
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