Come join Engineers Without Borders on Wednesday November 25th from 9am-4pm at our 4th annual “Fair Trade and Locally Made” craft fair. This fair will showcase fair trade and local products and feature local artisans, accessories, Santropol Coffee, jewelry, bags, cheeses, spices, and more!
The goal is twofold: to popularize fair trade products and to promote locally made crafts by Montreal artisans. Furthermore, it provides a great community building opportunity for locals and students to choose ethically sourced holiday gifts!
When: Wednesday November 25th, 9am-4pm
Where: The Ceilidh, Centennial Center, Macdonald Campus, 21111 Lakeshore Road,
Ste. Anne de Bellevue
Why buy fair trade?
Fair trade is a trading system which advocates providing fair compensation and decent working conditions to all producers. When we buy coffee from a supermarket, only a fraction of the retail price goes to the producer. Buying fair trade gives rural, small-holder farmers more power by ensuring them livable wages which can be invested in their community and send their children to school. Did you know that you could find the following items fair trade: Coffee, handicrafts, cocoa, chocolate, sugar, tea and many more?
About Engineers Without Borders Canada
Engineers Without Borders is Canada’s fastest growing NGO, with over 50,000 members. It sends volunteers overseas to promote human development by creating increased opportunity for African entrepreneurs. In Canada, EWB is raising awareness among Canadians about the impact of their actions on developing communities, and aims to make Canada a model global citizen in the fight against poverty. www.ewb.ca – www.playyourpart.ca – www.myewb.ca
Engineers Without Borders 4th Annual ‘Fair Trade and Locally Made’ Holiday Craft Fair
Engineers Without Borders 4th Annual ‘Fair Trade and Locally Made’ Holiday Craft Fair
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- Amy McClintock
- - February 8th, 2010 at 11:15:08
As a member of Engineers Without Borders I want to say how wonderful this craft fair is. It supports a great cause and is a lot of fun! Live music will be playing, and coffee and baked goods will be for sale. Come and enjoy yourselves and take a look at some great fair trade and locally made holiday gifts!
