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Fair Trade Christmas

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There's a lot of money and energy that goes into that $2 cup of joe you drink each morning. There's the marketing that makes you want a certain brand, there's the fancy packaging that it comes in, there's the transportation of the beans from where they are harvested and then there's the cost of employment of the barista that serves it to you. When all is said and done that cup of coffee costs the Starbucks, the Folgers and the Millstones of the world a pretty penny, so in order to offset these costs many companies skimp on the money they pay to the people who make your cappuccino possible...the Farmers. When you buy a $2 cup of coffee the individual farmers will make 2 pennies. This unfortunately leads to a cycle of poverty that can easily be avoided if you take the time this Christmas Season and beyond to research and make your purchases from companies that encourage Fair Trade and subscribe to Fair Trade Agreements.
Fair Trade Christmas
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Free_trade
Free trade is a type of trade policy that allows traders to act and transact without interference from government. According to the law of comparative advantage the policy permits trading partners
http://www.fairtrade.net/benefits_of_fairtrade.html
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Fair Trade Organizations

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http://www.fairtradefederation.org/
FTF is an association of businesses committed to providing fair wages and good employment opportunities to economically disadvantaged artisans and farmers worldwide. ...
http://www.oxfam.org/
A group of non-governmental organizations from three continents working worldwide to fight poverty and injustice.
http://www.fairtrade.net/
Standards and certification body for the Fairtrade movement. ... The Czech Fair Trade Association joins the Fairtrade family more. 27.10.09 ...
http://www.cofta.org/en/en/ifat.asp
The WFTO Fair Trade Organization Mark gives FTOs definable recognition amongst ... WFTO membership covers five regions: Africa, Asia, Latin America, Europe and ...
http://www.crsfairtrade.org/
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How you can get involved

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http://www.apfti.org.ph/index.php?option=com_content&view=category&layout=blog&id=22&Itemid=44
10 ways to have a Fair Trade Christmas
http://www.fairtrade.net/fairtrade_near_you.html
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Free Trade Gift Ideas

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http://www.oxfamamericaunwrapped.com/
Oxfam America Unwrapped is part of Oxfam America, a non-profit organization that ... About Oxfam. How it works. Gifts in action. Your account. All gifts ...
http://www.equalexchange.coop/fair-trade-gift-ideas
... What's Brewing: December 2008/January 2009 Fair Trade Gift Ideas ... Here are some ideas for holiday gifts that truly keep on giving. Alternative Giving ...
http://www.findgift.com/Categories/Eco-Friendly/Fair-Trade/
Find gifts that use Fair Trade and other gift ideas with an environment friendly ... Gift Giving Made Easy! Dedicated to helping you find creative gift ideas ...
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Shop Fair Trade

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http://www.oxfam.org.uk/shop/Default.aspx
Oxfam shops are now online. Thousands of second-hand books, second-hand ... Christmas Gift guide Ricky Gervais. Flanimals Jamie Hewlett. Limited edition prints ...
http://www.oxfam.org.au/trees
Buy a Christmas tree and support Oxfam Australia. Frequently asked Questions ... Oxfam's freshly cut, specially grown pine Christmas trees are on sale again. ...
http://natural-products.suite101.com/article.cfm/how_to_help_the_poor_with_a_green_christmas
Green, Eco-friendly, Christmas Gifts and Decorations from Fair Trade Importers help the World's Poor and bring Holiday Cheer to your family and friends.
http://www.tenthousandvillages.com/
A Fair Trade Retailer. Handmade Jewelry, Home Decor, Gifts and more. ... Canada: Artisans - Shop - Fair Trade - Get Involved - Stores and Festivals ...
http://www.fairtradefederation.org/ht/d/Memdir/pid/1722
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Fair Trade Companies

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http://www.globalexchange.org/campaigns/fairtrade/coffee/retailers.html
These companies source from a wide variety of origins and offer numerous blends. ... Fair Trade Coffee Co. Intelligent Nutrients. Cafe Canopy. Pura Vida Coffee Company ...
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Books on Fair Trade

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http://www.amazon.com/Sweat-fire-ethics-citizenship-Internationalist/dp/B000TNR6KU
This digital document is an article from New Internationalist, published by Thomson Gale on April 1, 2007. The length of the article is 1681 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical
http://www.amazon.com/More-Conquerors-Building-Peace-Trade/dp/B000FM7J16
Winner of the Nobel Prize in Economics and author of the New York Times bestselling book Globalization and Its Discontents, Joseph E. Stiglitz here joins with fellow economist Andrew Charlton to offer
http://www.amazon.com/Just-Acting-Sketches-Global-Issues/dp/0904379515
Winner of the Nobel Prize in Economics and author of the New York Times bestselling book Globalization and Its Discontents, Joseph E. Stiglitz here joins with fellow economist Andrew Charlton to offer
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Blogs

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http://www.muenda.com/blogs/susie
Sales of Fair Trade Certified Products Grow by 22% in 2008 ... 2008 as consumers spent an estimated $4 billion on Fair Trade products globally. ...
http://julieclawson.com/2009/11/18/fair-trade-christmas/
... holiday season to encourage all of us to buy Fair Trade gifts this Christmas. ... numerous ways one can support Fair Trade or other justice causes this Christmas. ...
http://transfairusa.org/blog/
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Videos

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1:01. Oxfam NZ Unwrapped Christmas 2008. 883 views. OxfamNZ. Added. 0:41 ... 1:00. Putting an end to bad presents - Oxfam Unwrappe... 382 views. QiujingWong. Added ...

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1:01. Oxfam NZ Unwrapped Christmas 2008. 883 views. OxfamNZ. Added. 0:41 ... 1:00. Putting an end to bad presents - Oxfam Unwrappe... 382 views. QiujingWong. Added ...
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Buy your Christmas presents online from Oxfam Ireland.We sell Fair Trade goods at www.oxfamirelandshop.organdalternative gifts at www.oxfamirelanduwrapped.co...

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Buy your Christmas presents online from Oxfam Ireland.We sell Fair Trade goods at www.oxfamirelandshop.organdalternative gifts at www.oxfamirelanduwrapped.co...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9mgPEP8HAss
Clips promoting fair trade practices and shedding light on injustice. ... Watch this video in a new window. Oxfam Fair Trade Clips ...

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Clips promoting fair trade practices and shedding light on injustice. ... Watch this video in a new window. Oxfam Fair Trade Clips ...
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its by michael jackson and a couple of people. and its super touching : ... Michael Jackson "We Are The World" (demo) 5,328,906 views. salupaolo. Added to. Quicklist ...

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its by michael jackson and a couple of people. and its super touching : ... Michael Jackson "We Are The World" (demo) 5,328,906 views. salupaolo. Added to. Quicklist ...
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To learn more or get involved, go to http://tradeasone.com/justoneJust One Fair Trade purchase from all of us would lift One Million families out of poverty ...

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To learn more or get involved, go to http://tradeasone.com/justoneJust One Fair Trade purchase from all of us would lift One Million families out of poverty ...
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Mark Reed (7 months ago)
Ten thousand villages is a good source for fair trade goods.
Mark Reed (7 months ago)
Some churches sell fair trade goods as well.
Sundar Kadayam (7 months ago)
Excellent guide on an issue that we could all be better informed on.
David Ostendarp (7 months ago)
Thank you Mark and Sundar for your comments.
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