Fair Trade Marketplace

November 18 and 19, 2008

10:00 am to 6:00 pm

K-State Student Union Courtyard

 

Shop fairly traded handcrafts, textiles, jewelry, coffee, tea and chocolate from around the world.

Fair trade empowers producers in developing countries, encourages consumer responsibility and promotes sustainability.

Venders attending:

     Marketplace India                  10,000 Villages            Equal Exchange                Global Mamas       

    Two Hands World Shop          Urban Haat                    Awava                                The Women

    Claflin Books and Copies        Rock Star and Rogers        People's Grocery    Awaz- A Voice

    Volunteer unpacks textile products.Shopper examines fair trade products.Sample products from the Fair Trade marketplace.A middle eastern dance demonstration draws shopper participation.

Volunteers Needed to help with the event. Go to ksufairtrademarketplace  to volunteer.

Sponsored by:

Crossroads of ECM, UFM Community Learning Center, K-State Fair Trade Advocates, K-State Volunteer Center,  Union Program Council, Manhattan Mennonite Church, KSU College of Business Administration, Dean of Agriculture and College of Human Ecology.