Thank you for helping us Change
Trade - for Good!
Thank you for helping us Change
Trade - for Good!Our crowdfunding campaign has now closed. Thank you to all those who donated to help make the Fair Trade Changemaker Tour Happen.
You can still buy tickets to our events here:
Melbourne | Changemaker Evening | 10th August
Sydney | Freedom Evening | 11th August
Online | Q&A with Mitos Urgel | 14th August
Perth | Tackling Modern Slavery through Fair Trade | 17th August
Freemantle | Weaving Stories of Change | 19th August
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Fair Trade artisans, producers and trading enterprises are facing one of the greatest disruptions in the history of the movement. We are calling for your support to co-fund an exciting series of events that will bring people together to grow the life-changing impact of Fair Trade.
To help us do this, Mitos Urgel is travelling from Chiang Mai to share inspiring stories of how WEAVE Fair Trade is responding to the humanitarian crisis on the Thai/ Myanmar border where thousands of displaced people from Myanmar have taken refuge. Mitos will be joined by a host of changemakers in Australia to talk about how socially and environmentally responsible enterprise has the power to create tangible change in some of the world’s most disadvantaged regions.
Please support us to make this exciting tour happen and on our mission to change trade - for good.
By clicking CONTRIBUTE to this campaign, you can:
- Purchase tickets for amazing online and in-person events
- Browse over 50 rewards donated by Fair Trade Association members
- Become an official event sponsor, see options at the bottom of the rewards list.
Fair Trade is all about the way we do business. Our mission is to alleviate poverty through trade.
Fair Trade provides access to market for disadvantaged producers - empowering them to build their own businesses and communities. Fair Trade works to support communities who are struggling with poverty in disadvantaged markets, by providing fair access to work, fair pay, and fair working conditions. Fair Trade also works with producers to ensure good environmental practices, including reducing carbon footprint and minimising plastic use.
Keynote Speaker: Mitos Urgel, President of WFTO Asia
 | Mitos Urgel is the President of WFTO Asia, is an alliance of over 120 Guaranteed Fair Trade Enterprises in Asia promoting justice in International trade. She is also the President and CEO of WEAVE (Women' s Education for Advancement and Empowerment) a WFTO Guaranteed social enterprise. For over 25 years, Mitos has worked to advance the rights, status and dignity of women including refugees and underprivileged indigenous women and their families in Thailand, Myanmar and other parts of Asia through livelihoods and education programs. |
We need $6000 to make it happen
We have big dreams for this tour - but we can't make it happen without your help. To help us create an event that really raises the profile of Fair Trade and reaches as many people as possible we need your support.
- $6,000 will mean we can that the Changemaker Tour can hold a flagship event in Perth, Sydney and Melbourne
- We would love to hold satellite events and get out into the community - every $ over $6,000 helps us to do more of that!
Pre-order your ticket
You can pre-order your ticket for one of the flagship events in Perth, Melbourne or Sydney so you don't miss out. Your pre-ordered ticket includes becoming a Friend of Fair Trade - which means you join our community and get priority access to future events and meet-ups.
Find out more on the EVENTS tab and book your tickets by clicking CONTRIBUTE.
Support Us and Receive Fair Rewards
Get in quick with your pledge to secure one of our amazing Fair Rewards. We have a beautiful selection of fair trade products that we are offering as rewards for your donation. So not only are you helping the Changemaker Tour happen - you receive a beautiful fair trade artisan-made product as well!
Every fair trade product is directly providing employment for the artisan that made the product.
About Fair Trade Association of Australia & New Zealand
The Fair Trade Association is a not-for-profit membership organisation comprising businesses and individuals who support Fair Trade. Our members here in Australia work with artisans and producers in disadvantaged markets, working with them as respected suppliers, by providing employment and capacity building support in their local community.
As a peak body and regional network member of the World Fair Trade Organisation (WFTO) supporting the 10 Principles of Fair Trade we are part of the global Movement.
We engage with and support local efforts to promote our growing network of endorsed Fair Trade Communities: councils, universities, workplaces, faith groups and schools who have demonstrated their commitment to Fair Trade.
Perks
7pm, Monday 14th August.
Join us for an online Q&A with Mitos!. Your chance to Ask Mitos Anything and learn from her broad experience working across Asia in Fair Trade.
Fri 11th August, 6 pm to 9.30 pm. The Freedom Hub, 283 Young Street, Waterloo. Glass of prosecco and cheese plate on arrival.
Pre-order your ticket for just $35, and receive 12 months as a Friend of Fair Trade.
Join us in partnership with The Freedom Hub for an inspirational evening discussing how we can work together to eliminate slavery through Fair Trade.
Keynote address: Mitos Urgel
Panel Speakers:
Kylie Flament, CEO, Social Enterprise Council of NSW & ACT
Sally Irwin, Founder, The Freedom Hub
Nimmity Zappert, Chair, Fair Trade Association, ANZ
See the event tab for more details.
VIP event, Melbourne Immigration Museum, 6.30 pm - 8.30 pm, 10th August. Join us to celebrate Fair Trade Fortnight as part of the Neighbourhood Circle Nights. D rinks, canapes, on arrival.
Neighbourhood Circle Nights is a series of weekly evening pop-up events every Thursday night commencing the 10th of August to the 28th of September 2023 as part of the City of Melbourne winter Dusk till Dawn Activation Program.
Time: 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm Location: Atrium, Immigration Musuem VIP Guest Speakers: Keynote address from Mitos Urgel, followed by a panel discussion with Georgina Cohen, Head of Certification at Social Traders; and key bodies and businesses about where certification overlap might exist, and how we can better collaborate to make certification easier for enterprises that fit in the overlap space.Pre-order your ticket for just $35, and receive 12 months as a Friend of Fair Trade.
See the event tab for details
- Mitos Urgel. President of World Fair Trade Organisation (WFTO) Asia & CEO of WEAVE Fair Trade in Thailand. Mitos represents 120 Fair Trade social enterprises in the Asia region and for 25 years has worked to advance the rights and livelihoods of women refugees on the Thai/ Myanmar border.
- Elly Williams, Research and measurement specialist at Walk Free, an international human rights organisation focused on the eradication of modern slavery. She is an author of the 2023 Global Slavery Index, the world's most comprehensive data set on modern slavery.
- Antonia Taylor, Worked for over 15 years’ in the Fair Trade sector including for Oxfam and with Cambodian social enterprises. She is currently the Secretary of Fair Trade Association of ANZ & Founder of ethical trading brand Fair Space.
Tickets: $20 include refreshments.
- Mitos Urgel, is President of World Fair Trade Organisation (WFTO) Asia & CEO of WEAVE Fair Trade in Thailand. Mitos represents 120 Fair Trade social enterprises in the Asia region and for 25 years has worked to advance the rights and livelihoods of women refugees on the Thai/ Myanmar border.
- Polly Wilson is a contemporary Indigenous artist from Gamilaroi Country in Wee Waa. Polly’s label Cosmic Culture Art includes original art using mixed medium including painting and basketry weaving.
- Gaelle Beech, founder of ethical fashion brand The Anjel Ms Project will share inspiring insights into the craftsmanship of her apparel collection from the spinning and weaving of khadi cotton to block printing or natural plant dyeing and share stunning visuals after her recent trip to India documenting all these processes.
- Shona Hunter, founder of the Hidden Pantry and lifelong campaigner for sustainable food systems will share her deep knowledge of ethical food supply chains as well as guide you to discover a truly mindful practice of eating.
$10 Gift Voucher for AWARE Store, 544 Pacific Hwy, Belmont NSW
Note: This voucher can only be redeemed in person, not online.
Donated by Aware... the social design project
A Women's Skills Development Organisation (WSDO) WFTO guaranteed product
A Nepalese organisation focused on creating and sustaining employment opportunities for women to become financially independent. WSDO enables marginalised women to learn and develop new skills related to making handicrafts, transforming their lives and communities.
Donated by Create Fair Trade
$10 Gift Voucher for AWARE Store, 544 Pacific Hwy, Belmont NSW
Note: This voucher can only be redeemed in person, not online.
Donated by Aware... the social design project
This beautiful Jute purse was made by mentally challenged women in rehab shelters in India. Sewing is part of their occupational therapy.
Donated by Auroraz Soulful Gifts
A Women's Skills Development Organisation (WSDO) WFTO guaranteed product
A Nepalese organisation focused on creating and sustaining employment opportunities for women to become financially independent. WSDO enables marginalised women to learn and develop new skills related to making handicrafts, transforming their lives and communities.
Donated by Create Fair Trade
A Women's Skills Development Organisation (WSDO) WFTO guaranteed product
A Nepalese organisation focused on creating and sustaining employment opportunities for women to become financially independent. WSDO enables marginalised women to learn and develop new skills related to making handicrafts, transforming their lives and communities.
Donated by Create Fair Trade
Infused organic olive oil soap made by traditional methods in Palestine. Includes Safron soap and Sage soap.
Donated by Palestine Fair Trade
Choose your own QI Tea reward with this $25 voucher.
Refreshing, cleansing and more natural than most
All Qi Teas are guaranteed to be free of chemicals, pesticides, formaldehyde and genetic modification.
Qi Teas are independently certified organic by international accreditation body Ecocert, as well as the Soil Association in the UK. The bags are not bleached and are free from glue and aluminium staples.
Donated by QI Tea
Delicious Fairtrade tea with a beautiful bone-free china teacup and saucer, this is the perfect gift for the tea lover in your life.
Tielka Fairtrade Tea comes in two award-winning flavours, Earl Royale and Tielka Breakfast.
The gorgeous bone-free teacup and saucer come in their own gift box, within the main hamper box with the tea. Vegan-friendly 100% bone-free fine china.
Donated by All of the Good Things
Beautiful artisan-made metallic wood and copper-plated disc necklace; with a hint of African traditional ‘shweshwe’ material.
Length: 43cm with 7cm extension chain.
Made by the ladies of
UMTHA, South Africa
Donated by Kashae Wings of Hope
Large Dry Body Brush
All our ECOMAX Brushes are handmade in Sri Lanka by woman producers. Like all of us, the last few years have been particularly difficult with Covid lockdowns and now double digit inflation in the country. By supporting our producers with full wages over the entire lockdown periods a little of the uncertainties of a stressful few years were made easier. We continue to support them with School Packs for their children to cover their books and equipment for each school year. Just some of the many benefits of Fair Trade.
Donated by Ecomax
Paper bead multi-coloured necklace, handmade by artisans in Uganda, Africa.
Donated by Afribeads
This Fair Space makeup pouch is made from remnant cotton textile printed with Fair Space designs and conveniently lined with recycled plastic food sacks. A Fair Trade Guaranteed product, handmade in Cambodia.
Donated by Fair Space
"The food of Palestine is mouth-watering and colourful. This treasure-trove of a book shows it at its best."
Donated by Palestine Fair Trade
This Fair Space toiletry bag is made from remnant cotton textile printed with Fair Space designs and conveniently lined with recycled plastic food sacks. A Fair Trade Guaranteed product, handmade in Cambodia.
Donated by Fair Space
These delightful and joyful earrings are handmade by artists from Samunnat Nepal. All the artists are women from eastern Nepal who have escaped violence and are earning their income by making and selling the beautiful jewellery. The designs are inspired by their own traditions (think bell-shaped jhumka earrings) but have a decidedly modern flavour! The women mix all their own colours and hand make each component using polymer clay. The findings are all sterling silver. Each par is a tiny statement of hope and courage!
Donated by Samunnat Inc.
Sinerji clothing is designed to celebrate and flatter all body shapes, with integrity from pattern to garment. Sinerji garments are made using organic natural fibres, non-toxic dyes, and fair-trade partnerships.
All Sinerji production has been independently reviewed and endorsed by Fair traders of Australia (FToA), a peak body and regional network member of the World Fair Trade Organisation (WFTO). FToA provides independent assurance that we follow the 10 principles of Fair Trade in our business practice from maker to consumer. The 10 Principles of fair trade are quite in-depth, we encourage you to learn more in our About us page. The 10 principles include, but are certainly not limited to ensuring equal pay for men and women, and a living wage.
Donated by Sinerji
Hand carved Eco-Jewellery necklace made from the Tagua nut only to the South American rain forest. Anti allergic stainless steel loops. Vegan friendly. Ethically traded supporting artisans from Colombia.
Donated by Koguis
The story dolls are made by the Fatima Project in Thailand. The story doll can be turned upside down to reveal more characters from the Frog Prince Story.
Donated by Fair Trade Downunder
A mystery selection of Fair Trade goodies worth $50!
Donated by Bangalow Fair Trade Faith Group
Call them a snood or neck warmer - whatever you call them they will not only keep you nice and warm but also look great.
Always a hit and versatile in changing the look of a jumper or poncho.
Combine with a pair of mittens and you are set to go for those early morning walks
- Alpaca
- Hand knitted
- Fair Trade
- Made in Peru
Donated by Ethica
Hand carved Eco-Jewellery necklace made from the Tagua nut only to the South American rain forest. Anti allergic stainless steel loops. Vegan friendly. Ethically traded supporting artisans from Colombia.
Donated by Koguis
Artisan made metal Toilet Brush Holder and Coconut Fibre Toilet Brush. Plastic free.
All our ECOMAX Brushes are handmade in Sri Lanka by woman producers. Like all of us, the last few years have been particularly difficult with Covid lockdowns and now double digit inflation in the country. By supporting our producers with full wages over the entire lockdown periods a little of the uncertainties of a stressful few years were made easier. We continue to support them with School Packs for their children to cover their books and equipment for each school year. Just some of the many benefits of Fair Trade.
Donated by Ecomax
Joyn Leather Laptop Sleeves are handcrafted in India by skilled artisans using traditional skills in the Rajpur region. Leather items are produced using remnant leather discarded by the leather manufacturing industry. All cotton items and linings are handwoven and block-printed by hand.
Donated by Only Just
Each gift set includes 100% organic fair trade cotton baby bodysuit
with a card of Global Mamas story and the name of the maker(s). Hand
batik printed in Ghana. Size for 12 month old.
Organic cotton
knitted soft toy, comes with a little card telling the Kenana Knitter
story and the name of the knitter. Scarf colour on soft toy
varies.
Beautifully presented in an up-cycled and reusable
drawstring gift bag with our signature bird appliqué of My Fair Baby
logo, made by Second Chance Bangkok.
Donated by My Fair Baby
Each gift set includes 100% organic fair trade cotton baby bodysuit
with a card of Global Mamas story and the name of the maker(s). Hand
batik printed in Ghana. Size for 12 month old.
Organic cotton
knitted soft toy, comes with a little card telling the Kenana Knitter
story and the name of the knitter. Scarf colour on soft toy
varies.
Beautifully presented in an up-cycled and reusable
drawstring gift bag with our signature bird appliqué of My Fair Baby
logo, made by Second Chance Bangkok.
Donated by My Fair Baby
Organic certified cotton hand printed batik textile. Wrap dress with side pockets, below knee length. WFTO Guarantee supporting artisans from Ghana, Africa.
Sizes from S M L XL. Contributor can provide size upon redemption of reward.
Donated by Koguis.
Joyn Leather Laptop Sleeves are handcrafted in India by skilled artisans using traditional skills in the Rajpur region. Leather items are produced using remnant leather discarded by the leather manufacturing industry. All cotton items and linings are handwoven and block-printed by hand.
Donated by Only Just
Joyn bags are handcrafted in India by skilled artisans using traditional skills in the Rajpur region. Leather items are produced using remnant leather discarded by the leather manufacturing industry. All cotton items and linings are handwoven and block-printed by hand.
Donated by Only Just
Gang of 6 - Zebra, Giraffe, Lion, Elephant, Monkey .... and Octopus!
The buddies. A set of 6 wild animal soft toys made by highly skilled weavers in rural Sri Lanka.
A set of all our jungle animal friends ~ but somehow an octopus arrived and photo-bombed and joined the gang.
Made from 100% handwoven cotton textiles.
Sri Lanka has a rich history of weaving, a timeless skill that has been passed down through generations of predominantly women. However, this industry has been under threat as master weavers retire and younger generations who choose not to follow in their footsteps. Our Fair Trade partner works with over 1000 weavers, supporting them to grow the market for their skills, both in Sri Lanka and for international export, keeping this time-honoured industry alive.
Donated by Fair Go Trading
Slip on shoes Hand stitched Indigenous appliques uppers, each one
unique.
Hand made in Colombia. Ethically traded supporting both
indigenous communities and the shoe artisans.
Size to provided by the reward receiver - comes in 34-42 European.
Donated by Koguis
Show your support for Fair Trade as a Sponsor of the Fair Trade Changemaker Tour.
Sponsors receive:
- Logo on event promotional material
- Recognition at each event
- Social Media recognition of their support, in the form of a post and story
- 1 Free tickets to an event in each city (Sydney, Melbourne, Perth - 3 tickets in total)
Show your support for Fair Trade as a Sponsor of the Fair Trade Changemaker Tour.
Sponsors receive:
- Logo on event promotional material
- Recognition at each event
- Social Media recognition of their support, in the form of a video message from Mitos
- 2 Free tickets to an event in each city (Sydney, Melbourne, Perth - 6 tickets in total)
Show your support for Fair Trade as a Platinum Sponsor of the Fair Trade Changemaker Tour.
Platinum Sponsors receive:
- Logo on event promotional material
- Recognition at each event
- Social Media recognition of their support, in the form of a video message from Mitos
- 4 Free tickets to an event in each city (Sydney, Melbourne, Perth - 12 tickets in total)
- An in-person meeting with Mitos Urgel in Sydney, Melbourne or Perth.
This Fair Space recycled cement bag gadget pouch is super handy for carrying all your gadgets on the go. Made from a mix of recycled cement bags and cotton remnant textile, these products are handmade in Cambodia by a Fair Trade Guaranteed organisation that works with people with disabilities.
Donated by Fair Space
This Fair Space recycled cement bag laptop sleeve fits a 15" laptop or makes a great document folder. Made from a mix of recycled cement bags and cotton remnant textile, these products are handmade in Cambodia by a Fair Trade Guaranteed organisation that works with people with disabilities.
Donated by Fair Space
The cotton kalamkari printed bags are made by women from a remote fishing villages in southern part of India, whose dream is to educate their kids well and as well be financially independent.
Donated by Auroraz Soulful Gifts
This beautiful design is inspired by the Australian landscape, designed in Perth, and created by a small family group of talented artisans in Jaipur.
Our Bottlebrush tablecloth collection features rectangle tablecloths made of organic cotton. All textiles are hand-block printed using azo-free dyes. These printed tablecloths are perfect to use as an everyday dining table cloth or even during special occasions as party tablecloths.
Tablecloth Product Specifications:
Made in Jaipur,
India
Size: 250 x 150 cm
Material: Organic
Cotton
Print: Bottlebrush
Colour: Classic Blue, AZO free dyed.
Infused organic olive oil soap made by traditional methods in Palestine. Includes
Black Cumin soap and Thyme soap.
Donated by Palestine Fair Trade
Wooden Plate - Small. Artisan made in Indonesia from upcycled wood.
A multi-purpose wooden plate is a great choice not only for serving food but also as decoration plates. Featuring a timeless style of Scandinavian aesthetic that evokes simplicity and brings natural diversity to your home. Our wooden products have unique marks and colouration that make them different from one another, just like us! We hope you can appreciate the special marks and colours as much as we do.
Donated by Kayu&Co.
This beautiful Jute hand bag is made by mentally challenged women in rehab shelters in India. Sewing is part of their occupational therapy.
Donated by Auroraz Soulful Gifts
Wooden Large - Medium. Artisan made in Indonesia from upcycled wood.
A multi-purpose wooden plate is a great choice not only for serving food but also as decoration plates. Featuring a timeless style of Scandinavian aesthetic that evokes simplicity and brings natural diversity to your home. Our wooden products have unique marks and colouration that make them different from one another, just like us! We hope you can appreciate the special marks and colours as much as we do.
Donated by Kayu&Co.
Coconut Fibre Foot Brush
All our ECOMAX Brushes are handmade in Sri Lanka by woman producers. Like all of us, the last few years have been particularly difficult with Covid lockdowns and now double digit inflation in the country. By supporting our producers with full wages over the entire lockdown periods a little of the uncertainties of a stressful few years were made easier. We continue to support them with School Packs for their children to cover their books and equipment for each school year. Just some of the many benefits of Fair Trade.
Donated by Ecomax
Wooden Plate - Medium. Artisan made in Indonesia from upcycled wood.
A multi-purpose wooden plate is a great choice not only for serving food but also as decoration plates. Featuring a timeless style of Scandinavian aesthetic that evokes simplicity and brings natural diversity to your home. Our wooden products have unique marks and colouration that make them different from one another, just like us! We hope you can appreciate the special marks and colours as much as we do.
Donated by Kayu&Co.
This beautiful Fair Trade gift set includes a beautiful quality stainless steel cheese knife made by a Fair Trade organisation called Noahs Ark in India near the border of Nepal. The Serving board is made of sustainable mango wood, with an Australian Indigenous design by Damien and Yilpi Marks, and is a stunning artwork in itself. It is purchased through Better World Arts a Fair Trader of Australia organisation based in Adelaide.
Donated by The Fair Trader
This beautiful design is inspired by the Australian landscape, designed in Perth and created by a small family group of talented artisans in Jaipur.Our table napkin collection features organic cotton napkins that are hand-block printed using azo-free dyes. The printed napkins have bespoke designs and can be used as cocktail napkins or dinner napkins.
Donated by U-Chus
Napkin Product Specifications:
Made in Jaipur, India
Size:
45 x 45 cm
Included: Set of 6 napkins
Material: Organic
Cotton
Print: Bottlebrush
Colour: Classic Blue, AZO free dyed.
Donated by U-Chus
Artisan made metal Dustpan and Brush. Plastic free.
All our ECOMAX Brushes are handmade in Sri Lanka by woman producers. Like all of us, the last few years have been particularly difficult with Covid lockdowns and now double digit inflation in the country. By supporting our producers with full wages over the entire lockdown periods a little of the uncertainties of a stressful few years were made easier. We continue to support them with School Packs for their children to cover their books and equipment for each school year. Just some of the many benefits of Fair Trade.
Donated by Ecomax
Seagrass and jute braided tote for everyday shopping or casual market day companion.
100% Natural fibre and biodegradable
Hand made in Bangladesh
Donated by Bangalozy
Tony's Chocolonely is made with Fairtrade Certified cocoa and sugar. Tony's Chocolonely 's mission is to make 100%slave free the norm in chocolate.
Donated by Only Just
Each gift set includes 100% organic fair trade cotton baby bodysuit
with a card of Global Mamas story and the name of the maker(s). Hand
batik printed in Ghana. Size for 12 month old.
Organic cotton
knitted soft toy, comes with a little card telling the Kenana Knitter
story and the name of the knitter. Scarf colour on soft toy
varies.
Beautifully presented in an up-cycled and reusable
drawstring gift bag with our signature bird appliqué of My Fair Baby
logo, made by Second Chance Bangkok.
Donated by My Fair Baby
Sinerji clothing is designed to celebrate and flatter all body shapes, with integrity from pattern to garment. Sinerji garments are made using organic natural fibres, non-toxic dyes, and fair-trade partnerships.
All Sinerji production has been independently reviewed and endorsed by Fair traders of Australia (FToA), a peak body and regional network member of the World Fair Trade Organisation (WFTO). FToA provides independent assurance that we follow the 10 principles of Fair Trade in our business practice from maker to consumer. The 10 Principles of fair trade are quite in-depth, we encourage you to learn more in our About us page. The 10 principles include, but are certainly not limited to ensuring equal pay for men and women, and a living wage.
Donated by Sinerji
Highlights
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Melbourne | Changemaker Evening | 10th August
Join us for a captivating keynote address by international guest Mitos Urgel, President of the World Fair Trade Organisation Asia and an esteemed international guest speaker. Our special guest Mitos Urgel is traveling from Chiang Mai to discuss the humanitarian crisis on the Thai/ Myanmar border and how Fair Trade is making a difference in the lives of women.
With her vast experience representing 120 Fair Trade Organisations in the Asia region, Mitos Urgel will enlighten the audience about the profound impact of Fair Trade artisans worldwide, with a special focus on South East Asia, and their connection to the local Australian community.
During this engaging session, both our guest speaker and a distinguished panel of speakers will share inspiring stories that highlight the transformative power of Fair Trade.
Attendees will gain firsthand insights into how their purchasing decisions can make a significant difference in alleviating poverty. By supporting artisans who create exquisite goods through traditional crafts, they will discover the power of providing access to markets and empowering communities.
The Keynote will be followed by a panel discussion with Mitos Urguel, Georgina Cohen, Head of Certification at Social Traders; international entrepreneur Jake Almanzor from the Phillipines about the importance of certification.
 |  | Georgina Cohen Head of Certification, Social Traders | Rohini Kappadath General Manager, Immigration Museum, Museums Victoria |
Pre-order your ticket for just $35, and receive 12 months as a Friend of Fair Trade.
Friends of Fair Trade receive free invitations to member and community events and receive VIP updates on the latest happening in fair trade.
Tickets can be purchased in the rewards section of this Crowdfunding Campaign.
Sydney | Freedom Evening | 11th August
Fri 11th August, 6 pm to 9.30 pm. The Freedom Hub, 283 Young Street, Waterloo. Glass of prosecco and cheese plate on arrival.
Join us in partnership with The Freedom Hub for an inspirational evening discussing how we can work together to eliminate slavery through Fair Trade.
Keynote address: Mitos Urgel
Panel Speakers:
 |  |  | Kylie Flament CEO, Social Enterprise Council of NSW & ACT | Sally Irwin Founder, The Freedom Hub | Nimmity Zappert Chair, Fair Trade Association, ANZ |
Panel Facilitator Carolyn Butler-Madden Founder, The Cause Effect Podcast Host, For Love & Money |
Pre-order your ticket for just $35, and receive 12 months as Friend of Fair Trade.
Friends of Fair Trade receive free invitations to member and community events and receive VIP updates on the latest happening in fair trade.
Tickets can be purchased in the rewards section of this Crowdfunding Campaign.
Online
| Q & A with Mitos | 14th August
Online
| Q & A with Mitos | 14th AugustMon 14th August, 5pm to 6:30 pm.
Ask Me Anything with Mitos Urgel. A short keynote presentation followed but a Q & A session when you can ask Mitos anything! This your chance to connect wtih the Fair Trade changemakers across Australia and beyond, and connect with Mitos firsthand to learn about how we are working to change trade for good.
Pre-order your ticket for just $10.
Tickets can be purchased in the rewards section of this Crowdfunding Campaign.
Perth | Tackling Modern Slavery Through Fair Trade | 17th August
Thursday August 17th, 5:30-7:30pm, The Platform, St Georges Terrace Perth. Panel discussion, networking & refreshments.
Join a thought-provoking international panel discussion on what is driving modern slavery and how the Fair Trade system is addressing issues of poverty and exploitative work in some of the worlds most disadvantaged regions. Learn how the corporate retail model is failing workers and consumers, and how urgent support is needed to build an eco-system of ethical and Fair Trade brands to foster meaningful change.
Panel:
- Mitos Urgel, President of World Fair Trade Organisation Asia & CEO of WEAVE Fair Trade in Thailand
- Elly Williams, Research Specialist Walk Free Foundation (Minderoo)
- Antonia Taylor, Fair Trade Association of ANZ & Founder of Fair Space
Pre-order your ticket for just $20.
Tickets can be purchased in the rewards section of this Crowdfunding Campaign.
Fremantle | Weaving Stories of Change | 19th August
Saturday 19th August, 2-5pm (5-6pm after drinks), Fremantle Workers Club, Ellen Street Fremantle.
Join us on World Humanitarian Day as we go on an inspiring journey, weaving stories of change over Fair Trade afternoon tea.
Hear inspiring stories from an incredible line-up of speakers including Mitos Urgel who is travelling from Chiang Mai to discuss the humanitarian crisis on the Thai/ Myanmar border and how Fair Trade is making a difference to the lives of women. Mitos will be joined by local speakers with decades of experience working with artisans - a unique opportunity to ask questions and gain a deeper understanding of the true importance of provenance.
Experience hands-on the healing power of weaving as contemporary Indigenous artist Polly Wilson guides you though your own mini basket weaving project using raffia.
The event includes:
- Amazing speakers
- Facilitated Indigenous weaving activity
- Organic, Fair Trade afternoon tea by the Hidden Pantry.
Pre-order your ticket for $50, and receive 12 months as Friend of Fair Trade.
Friends of Fair Trade receive free invitations to member and community events, and receive VIP updates on the latest happening in fair trade.
Activity
7pm, Monday 14th August.
Join us for an online Q&A with Mitos!. Your chance to Ask Mitos Anything and learn from her broad experience working across Asia in Fair Trade.
Fri 11th August, 6 pm to 9.30 pm. The Freedom Hub, 283 Young Street, Waterloo. Glass of prosecco and cheese plate on arrival.
Pre-order your ticket for just $35, and receive 12 months as a Friend of Fair Trade.
Join us in partnership with The Freedom Hub for an inspirational evening discussing how we can work together to eliminate slavery through Fair Trade.
Keynote address: Mitos Urgel
Panel Speakers:
Kylie Flament, CEO, Social Enterprise Council of NSW & ACT
Sally Irwin, Founder, The Freedom Hub
Nimmity Zappert, Chair, Fair Trade Association, ANZ
See the event tab for more details.
VIP event, Melbourne Immigration Museum, 6.30 pm - 8.30 pm, 10th August. Join us to celebrate Fair Trade Fortnight as part of the Neighbourhood Circle Nights. D rinks, canapes, on arrival.
Neighbourhood Circle Nights is a series of weekly evening pop-up events every Thursday night commencing the 10th of August to the 28th of September 2023 as part of the City of Melbourne winter Dusk till Dawn Activation Program.
Time: 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm Location: Atrium, Immigration Musuem VIP Guest Speakers: Keynote address from Mitos Urgel, followed by a panel discussion with Georgina Cohen, Head of Certification at Social Traders; and key bodies and businesses about where certification overlap might exist, and how we can better collaborate to make certification easier for enterprises that fit in the overlap space.Pre-order your ticket for just $35, and receive 12 months as a Friend of Fair Trade.
See the event tab for details
- Mitos Urgel. President of World Fair Trade Organisation (WFTO) Asia & CEO of WEAVE Fair Trade in Thailand. Mitos represents 120 Fair Trade social enterprises in the Asia region and for 25 years has worked to advance the rights and livelihoods of women refugees on the Thai/ Myanmar border.
- Elly Williams, Research and measurement specialist at Walk Free, an international human rights organisation focused on the eradication of modern slavery. She is an author of the 2023 Global Slavery Index, the world's most comprehensive data set on modern slavery.
- Antonia Taylor, Worked for over 15 years’ in the Fair Trade sector including for Oxfam and with Cambodian social enterprises. She is currently the Secretary of Fair Trade Association of ANZ & Founder of ethical trading brand Fair Space.
Tickets: $20 include refreshments.
- Mitos Urgel, is President of World Fair Trade Organisation (WFTO) Asia & CEO of WEAVE Fair Trade in Thailand. Mitos represents 120 Fair Trade social enterprises in the Asia region and for 25 years has worked to advance the rights and livelihoods of women refugees on the Thai/ Myanmar border.
- Polly Wilson is a contemporary Indigenous artist from Gamilaroi Country in Wee Waa. Polly’s label Cosmic Culture Art includes original art using mixed medium including painting and basketry weaving.
- Gaelle Beech, founder of ethical fashion brand The Anjel Ms Project will share inspiring insights into the craftsmanship of her apparel collection from the spinning and weaving of khadi cotton to block printing or natural plant dyeing and share stunning visuals after her recent trip to India documenting all these processes.
- Shona Hunter, founder of the Hidden Pantry and lifelong campaigner for sustainable food systems will share her deep knowledge of ethical food supply chains as well as guide you to discover a truly mindful practice of eating.
$10 Gift Voucher for AWARE Store, 544 Pacific Hwy, Belmont NSW
Note: This voucher can only be redeemed in person, not online.
Donated by Aware... the social design project
A Women's Skills Development Organisation (WSDO) WFTO guaranteed product
A Nepalese organisation focused on creating and sustaining employment opportunities for women to become financially independent. WSDO enables marginalised women to learn and develop new skills related to making handicrafts, transforming their lives and communities.
Donated by Create Fair Trade
$10 Gift Voucher for AWARE Store, 544 Pacific Hwy, Belmont NSW
Note: This voucher can only be redeemed in person, not online.
Donated by Aware... the social design project
This beautiful Jute purse was made by mentally challenged women in rehab shelters in India. Sewing is part of their occupational therapy.
Donated by Auroraz Soulful Gifts
A Women's Skills Development Organisation (WSDO) WFTO guaranteed product
A Nepalese organisation focused on creating and sustaining employment opportunities for women to become financially independent. WSDO enables marginalised women to learn and develop new skills related to making handicrafts, transforming their lives and communities.
Donated by Create Fair Trade
A Women's Skills Development Organisation (WSDO) WFTO guaranteed product
A Nepalese organisation focused on creating and sustaining employment opportunities for women to become financially independent. WSDO enables marginalised women to learn and develop new skills related to making handicrafts, transforming their lives and communities.
Donated by Create Fair Trade
Infused organic olive oil soap made by traditional methods in Palestine. Includes Safron soap and Sage soap.
Donated by Palestine Fair Trade
Choose your own QI Tea reward with this $25 voucher.
Refreshing, cleansing and more natural than most
All Qi Teas are guaranteed to be free of chemicals, pesticides, formaldehyde and genetic modification.
Qi Teas are independently certified organic by international accreditation body Ecocert, as well as the Soil Association in the UK. The bags are not bleached and are free from glue and aluminium staples.
Donated by QI Tea
Delicious Fairtrade tea with a beautiful bone-free china teacup and saucer, this is the perfect gift for the tea lover in your life.
Tielka Fairtrade Tea comes in two award-winning flavours, Earl Royale and Tielka Breakfast.
The gorgeous bone-free teacup and saucer come in their own gift box, within the main hamper box with the tea. Vegan-friendly 100% bone-free fine china.
Donated by All of the Good Things
Beautiful artisan-made metallic wood and copper-plated disc necklace; with a hint of African traditional ‘shweshwe’ material.
Length: 43cm with 7cm extension chain.
Made by the ladies of
UMTHA, South Africa
Donated by Kashae Wings of Hope
Large Dry Body Brush
All our ECOMAX Brushes are handmade in Sri Lanka by woman producers. Like all of us, the last few years have been particularly difficult with Covid lockdowns and now double digit inflation in the country. By supporting our producers with full wages over the entire lockdown periods a little of the uncertainties of a stressful few years were made easier. We continue to support them with School Packs for their children to cover their books and equipment for each school year. Just some of the many benefits of Fair Trade.
Donated by Ecomax
Paper bead multi-coloured necklace, handmade by artisans in Uganda, Africa.
Donated by Afribeads
This Fair Space makeup pouch is made from remnant cotton textile printed with Fair Space designs and conveniently lined with recycled plastic food sacks. A Fair Trade Guaranteed product, handmade in Cambodia.
Donated by Fair Space
"The food of Palestine is mouth-watering and colourful. This treasure-trove of a book shows it at its best."
Donated by Palestine Fair Trade
This Fair Space toiletry bag is made from remnant cotton textile printed with Fair Space designs and conveniently lined with recycled plastic food sacks. A Fair Trade Guaranteed product, handmade in Cambodia.
Donated by Fair Space
These delightful and joyful earrings are handmade by artists from Samunnat Nepal. All the artists are women from eastern Nepal who have escaped violence and are earning their income by making and selling the beautiful jewellery. The designs are inspired by their own traditions (think bell-shaped jhumka earrings) but have a decidedly modern flavour! The women mix all their own colours and hand make each component using polymer clay. The findings are all sterling silver. Each par is a tiny statement of hope and courage!
Donated by Samunnat Inc.
Sinerji clothing is designed to celebrate and flatter all body shapes, with integrity from pattern to garment. Sinerji garments are made using organic natural fibres, non-toxic dyes, and fair-trade partnerships.
All Sinerji production has been independently reviewed and endorsed by Fair traders of Australia (FToA), a peak body and regional network member of the World Fair Trade Organisation (WFTO). FToA provides independent assurance that we follow the 10 principles of Fair Trade in our business practice from maker to consumer. The 10 Principles of fair trade are quite in-depth, we encourage you to learn more in our About us page. The 10 principles include, but are certainly not limited to ensuring equal pay for men and women, and a living wage.
Donated by Sinerji
Hand carved Eco-Jewellery necklace made from the Tagua nut only to the South American rain forest. Anti allergic stainless steel loops. Vegan friendly. Ethically traded supporting artisans from Colombia.
Donated by Koguis
The story dolls are made by the Fatima Project in Thailand. The story doll can be turned upside down to reveal more characters from the Frog Prince Story.
Donated by Fair Trade Downunder
A mystery selection of Fair Trade goodies worth $50!
Donated by Bangalow Fair Trade Faith Group
Call them a snood or neck warmer - whatever you call them they will not only keep you nice and warm but also look great.
Always a hit and versatile in changing the look of a jumper or poncho.
Combine with a pair of mittens and you are set to go for those early morning walks
- Alpaca
- Hand knitted
- Fair Trade
- Made in Peru
Donated by Ethica
Hand carved Eco-Jewellery necklace made from the Tagua nut only to the South American rain forest. Anti allergic stainless steel loops. Vegan friendly. Ethically traded supporting artisans from Colombia.
Donated by Koguis
Artisan made metal Toilet Brush Holder and Coconut Fibre Toilet Brush. Plastic free.
All our ECOMAX Brushes are handmade in Sri Lanka by woman producers. Like all of us, the last few years have been particularly difficult with Covid lockdowns and now double digit inflation in the country. By supporting our producers with full wages over the entire lockdown periods a little of the uncertainties of a stressful few years were made easier. We continue to support them with School Packs for their children to cover their books and equipment for each school year. Just some of the many benefits of Fair Trade.
Donated by Ecomax
Joyn Leather Laptop Sleeves are handcrafted in India by skilled artisans using traditional skills in the Rajpur region. Leather items are produced using remnant leather discarded by the leather manufacturing industry. All cotton items and linings are handwoven and block-printed by hand.
Donated by Only Just
Each gift set includes 100% organic fair trade cotton baby bodysuit
with a card of Global Mamas story and the name of the maker(s). Hand
batik printed in Ghana. Size for 12 month old.
Organic cotton
knitted soft toy, comes with a little card telling the Kenana Knitter
story and the name of the knitter. Scarf colour on soft toy
varies.
Beautifully presented in an up-cycled and reusable
drawstring gift bag with our signature bird appliqué of My Fair Baby
logo, made by Second Chance Bangkok.
Donated by My Fair Baby
Each gift set includes 100% organic fair trade cotton baby bodysuit
with a card of Global Mamas story and the name of the maker(s). Hand
batik printed in Ghana. Size for 12 month old.
Organic cotton
knitted soft toy, comes with a little card telling the Kenana Knitter
story and the name of the knitter. Scarf colour on soft toy
varies.
Beautifully presented in an up-cycled and reusable
drawstring gift bag with our signature bird appliqué of My Fair Baby
logo, made by Second Chance Bangkok.
Donated by My Fair Baby
Organic certified cotton hand printed batik textile. Wrap dress with side pockets, below knee length. WFTO Guarantee supporting artisans from Ghana, Africa.
Sizes from S M L XL. Contributor can provide size upon redemption of reward.
Donated by Koguis.
Joyn Leather Laptop Sleeves are handcrafted in India by skilled artisans using traditional skills in the Rajpur region. Leather items are produced using remnant leather discarded by the leather manufacturing industry. All cotton items and linings are handwoven and block-printed by hand.
Donated by Only Just
Joyn bags are handcrafted in India by skilled artisans using traditional skills in the Rajpur region. Leather items are produced using remnant leather discarded by the leather manufacturing industry. All cotton items and linings are handwoven and block-printed by hand.
Donated by Only Just
Gang of 6 - Zebra, Giraffe, Lion, Elephant, Monkey .... and Octopus!
The buddies. A set of 6 wild animal soft toys made by highly skilled weavers in rural Sri Lanka.
A set of all our jungle animal friends ~ but somehow an octopus arrived and photo-bombed and joined the gang.
Made from 100% handwoven cotton textiles.
Sri Lanka has a rich history of weaving, a timeless skill that has been passed down through generations of predominantly women. However, this industry has been under threat as master weavers retire and younger generations who choose not to follow in their footsteps. Our Fair Trade partner works with over 1000 weavers, supporting them to grow the market for their skills, both in Sri Lanka and for international export, keeping this time-honoured industry alive.
Donated by Fair Go Trading
Slip on shoes Hand stitched Indigenous appliques uppers, each one
unique.
Hand made in Colombia. Ethically traded supporting both
indigenous communities and the shoe artisans.
Size to provided by the reward receiver - comes in 34-42 European.
Donated by Koguis
Show your support for Fair Trade as a Sponsor of the Fair Trade Changemaker Tour.
Sponsors receive:
- Logo on event promotional material
- Recognition at each event
- Social Media recognition of their support, in the form of a post and story
- 1 Free tickets to an event in each city (Sydney, Melbourne, Perth - 3 tickets in total)
Show your support for Fair Trade as a Sponsor of the Fair Trade Changemaker Tour.
Sponsors receive:
- Logo on event promotional material
- Recognition at each event
- Social Media recognition of their support, in the form of a video message from Mitos
- 2 Free tickets to an event in each city (Sydney, Melbourne, Perth - 6 tickets in total)
Show your support for Fair Trade as a Platinum Sponsor of the Fair Trade Changemaker Tour.
Platinum Sponsors receive:
- Logo on event promotional material
- Recognition at each event
- Social Media recognition of their support, in the form of a video message from Mitos
- 4 Free tickets to an event in each city (Sydney, Melbourne, Perth - 12 tickets in total)
- An in-person meeting with Mitos Urgel in Sydney, Melbourne or Perth.
This Fair Space recycled cement bag gadget pouch is super handy for carrying all your gadgets on the go. Made from a mix of recycled cement bags and cotton remnant textile, these products are handmade in Cambodia by a Fair Trade Guaranteed organisation that works with people with disabilities.
Donated by Fair Space
This Fair Space recycled cement bag laptop sleeve fits a 15" laptop or makes a great document folder. Made from a mix of recycled cement bags and cotton remnant textile, these products are handmade in Cambodia by a Fair Trade Guaranteed organisation that works with people with disabilities.
Donated by Fair Space
The cotton kalamkari printed bags are made by women from a remote fishing villages in southern part of India, whose dream is to educate their kids well and as well be financially independent.
Donated by Auroraz Soulful Gifts
This beautiful design is inspired by the Australian landscape, designed in Perth, and created by a small family group of talented artisans in Jaipur.
Our Bottlebrush tablecloth collection features rectangle tablecloths made of organic cotton. All textiles are hand-block printed using azo-free dyes. These printed tablecloths are perfect to use as an everyday dining table cloth or even during special occasions as party tablecloths.
Tablecloth Product Specifications:
Made in Jaipur,
India
Size: 250 x 150 cm
Material: Organic
Cotton
Print: Bottlebrush
Colour: Classic Blue, AZO free dyed.
Infused organic olive oil soap made by traditional methods in Palestine. Includes
Black Cumin soap and Thyme soap.
Donated by Palestine Fair Trade
Wooden Plate - Small. Artisan made in Indonesia from upcycled wood.
A multi-purpose wooden plate is a great choice not only for serving food but also as decoration plates. Featuring a timeless style of Scandinavian aesthetic that evokes simplicity and brings natural diversity to your home. Our wooden products have unique marks and colouration that make them different from one another, just like us! We hope you can appreciate the special marks and colours as much as we do.
Donated by Kayu&Co.
This beautiful Jute hand bag is made by mentally challenged women in rehab shelters in India. Sewing is part of their occupational therapy.
Donated by Auroraz Soulful Gifts
Wooden Large - Medium. Artisan made in Indonesia from upcycled wood.
A multi-purpose wooden plate is a great choice not only for serving food but also as decoration plates. Featuring a timeless style of Scandinavian aesthetic that evokes simplicity and brings natural diversity to your home. Our wooden products have unique marks and colouration that make them different from one another, just like us! We hope you can appreciate the special marks and colours as much as we do.
Donated by Kayu&Co.
Coconut Fibre Foot Brush
All our ECOMAX Brushes are handmade in Sri Lanka by woman producers. Like all of us, the last few years have been particularly difficult with Covid lockdowns and now double digit inflation in the country. By supporting our producers with full wages over the entire lockdown periods a little of the uncertainties of a stressful few years were made easier. We continue to support them with School Packs for their children to cover their books and equipment for each school year. Just some of the many benefits of Fair Trade.
Donated by Ecomax
Wooden Plate - Medium. Artisan made in Indonesia from upcycled wood.
A multi-purpose wooden plate is a great choice not only for serving food but also as decoration plates. Featuring a timeless style of Scandinavian aesthetic that evokes simplicity and brings natural diversity to your home. Our wooden products have unique marks and colouration that make them different from one another, just like us! We hope you can appreciate the special marks and colours as much as we do.
Donated by Kayu&Co.
This beautiful Fair Trade gift set includes a beautiful quality stainless steel cheese knife made by a Fair Trade organisation called Noahs Ark in India near the border of Nepal. The Serving board is made of sustainable mango wood, with an Australian Indigenous design by Damien and Yilpi Marks, and is a stunning artwork in itself. It is purchased through Better World Arts a Fair Trader of Australia organisation based in Adelaide.
Donated by The Fair Trader
This beautiful design is inspired by the Australian landscape, designed in Perth and created by a small family group of talented artisans in Jaipur.Our table napkin collection features organic cotton napkins that are hand-block printed using azo-free dyes. The printed napkins have bespoke designs and can be used as cocktail napkins or dinner napkins.
Donated by U-Chus
Napkin Product Specifications:
Made in Jaipur, India
Size:
45 x 45 cm
Included: Set of 6 napkins
Material: Organic
Cotton
Print: Bottlebrush
Colour: Classic Blue, AZO free dyed.
Donated by U-Chus
Artisan made metal Dustpan and Brush. Plastic free.
All our ECOMAX Brushes are handmade in Sri Lanka by woman producers. Like all of us, the last few years have been particularly difficult with Covid lockdowns and now double digit inflation in the country. By supporting our producers with full wages over the entire lockdown periods a little of the uncertainties of a stressful few years were made easier. We continue to support them with School Packs for their children to cover their books and equipment for each school year. Just some of the many benefits of Fair Trade.
Donated by Ecomax
Seagrass and jute braided tote for everyday shopping or casual market day companion.
100% Natural fibre and biodegradable
Hand made in Bangladesh
Donated by Bangalozy
Tony's Chocolonely is made with Fairtrade Certified cocoa and sugar. Tony's Chocolonely 's mission is to make 100%slave free the norm in chocolate.
Donated by Only Just
Each gift set includes 100% organic fair trade cotton baby bodysuit
with a card of Global Mamas story and the name of the maker(s). Hand
batik printed in Ghana. Size for 12 month old.
Organic cotton
knitted soft toy, comes with a little card telling the Kenana Knitter
story and the name of the knitter. Scarf colour on soft toy
varies.
Beautifully presented in an up-cycled and reusable
drawstring gift bag with our signature bird appliqué of My Fair Baby
logo, made by Second Chance Bangkok.
Donated by My Fair Baby
Sinerji clothing is designed to celebrate and flatter all body shapes, with integrity from pattern to garment. Sinerji garments are made using organic natural fibres, non-toxic dyes, and fair-trade partnerships.
All Sinerji production has been independently reviewed and endorsed by Fair traders of Australia (FToA), a peak body and regional network member of the World Fair Trade Organisation (WFTO). FToA provides independent assurance that we follow the 10 principles of Fair Trade in our business practice from maker to consumer. The 10 Principles of fair trade are quite in-depth, we encourage you to learn more in our About us page. The 10 principles include, but are certainly not limited to ensuring equal pay for men and women, and a living wage.
Donated by Sinerji
