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

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.

• 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.

Key notes, panel discussion followed by time to network.
Tickets: $20 include refreshments.

Join us on World Humanitarian Day as we go on an inspiring journey, weaving stories of change over Fair Trade afternoon tea.Saturday 19th August 2-5pm, Fremantle Workers Club Our international guest speaker Mitos Urgel is travelling from Chiang Mai Thailand to share how WEAVE social enterprise is responding to the refugee crisis on the Thai/ Myanmar border. Mitos will be joined by local WA brands creating impact through fashion and craft - a unique opportunity to ask questions and learn what drives their passion.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.Then sit back and enjoy a Fair Trade afternoon tea journey by Shona of The Hidden Pantry. Gain insights into the producers, ingredients and recipes that bring meaning and connection to the food we eat.This truly is going to be a magical experience not to be missed.Speakers & Facilitator's:

• 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

$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 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

Palestinian Recipe Book and 500g packet of organic, Fair Trade Freekeh"Palestine on a Plate" by Joudie Kalla  "

"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