Fair trade in Chelmsford - For fairly and ethically traded gifts, book a party, or invite us to a meeting, show or conference.
See Diary dates below for some other venues where you can find us over the coming weeks.
Do you sometimes have a niggling feeling that things are not as they should be? You catch a TV programme or read in the press that children are being exploited in clothing factories, or cotton-pickers are sick because of the pesticides? Do you feel helpless? Well, maybe you’re not!
We believe we can change the world, a little at a time. Trade is massive, and essential, but as consumers we have the power. The power of choice.
Our focus this season is on India and specifically on India's Dalit people. Sales of much of our range includes a donation to dfn(uk). Details in shop.
Dalit - meaning crushed or broken - is the name given to India's 'untouchables'. Numbering around 250 million (23% of the Indian population) they are considered subhuman as they fall outside the rigid caste system and are among the poorest and most oppressed people in the world. Dalits are often denied access to even the most basic education and health care, and they are most at risk to trafficking.
For more info go to www.dfn.org.uk or www.lifeassociation.org.uk
Dalit - meaning crushed or broken - is the name given to India's 'untouchables'. Numbering around 250 million (23% of the Indian population) they are considered subhuman as they fall outside the rigid caste system and are among the poorest and most oppressed people in the world. Dalits are often denied access to even the most basic education and health care, and they are most at risk to trafficking.
For more info go to www.dfn.org.uk or www.lifeassociation.org.uk
Alison Tulloch
Dates for your diary. Come and see us at: -
Fair Trade Fortnight: 27th Feb - 11th March 2012 - Take a step for fair trade - Look out for special events during Fair Trade Fortnight!
(Gifts): - 9th & 10th March - BE Conference, CGC Chelmsford
(Food):- 3rd March 2012 10:00-12:00 Little Walthams Farmers Market, Little Waltham URC
(Gifts):- 3rd March 2012 09:00-15:00 Fair Trade Stall, Chelmsford High Street
(Food):- 24th March 10:00-14:00 Ford End Foodie, Ford End Village Hall
Fair Trade Fortnight: 27th Feb - 11th March 2012 - Take a step for fair trade - Look out for special events during Fair Trade Fortnight!
(Gifts): - 9th & 10th March - BE Conference, CGC Chelmsford
(Food):- 3rd March 2012 10:00-12:00 Little Walthams Farmers Market, Little Waltham URC
(Gifts):- 3rd March 2012 09:00-15:00 Fair Trade Stall, Chelmsford High Street
(Food):- 24th March 10:00-14:00 Ford End Foodie, Ford End Village Hall
