FAIR TRADE RESOURCES
Thanks for your interest in Fair Trade! Lutheran World Relief offers a variety of resources to assist you in your Fair Trade advocacy work. See below for downloadable resources, and other great resources free from the LWR Resource Center at 1-800-LWR-LWR-2.
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Fair Trade, General Resources
Fair Trade and Human Rights: The Perfect Combination (6 pages)
A special supplement to LWR's TOTO newsletter, this resource highlights how Fair Trade protects human rights. Great handout for workshops and displays. Download this resource or call 1-800-LWR-LWR-2. |
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Women and Fair Trade (6 pages)
Fair Trade can be especially beneficial to women, who are often marginalized in the global market. Learn how Fair Trade offers them equality as well as financial benefit. Download this handout for workshops and displays. |
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Faces of Fair Trade Flash Presentation
This Flash presentation shows pictures of artisans who work to create a better life for themselves and their communities with Fair Trade. Download this presentation. |
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Fair Trade is Peace (2 pages)
A reproducible resource written especially for World Fair Trade Day 2005. Download for workshops and displays. |
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Fair Trade Plus:
a resource for World Fair Trade Day 2008 (2 pages)
Fair Trade protects the environment while promoting sustainable development. Farmers in Nicaragua are able to increase the impact of Fair Trade by partnering with LWR.
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Living A Fair Trade Life Action Guide (15 pages)
This excellent resource was created for the first-ever Fair Trade Futures Conference held in Chicago in September 2005. LWR is featured on page 8, Living the Fair Trade Life as a Faith Community. Download this resource. |
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Worship Resources (8 pages)
Liturgy, music and prayers for justice. Great resource for planning a Fair Trade Sunday. Click here to download. |
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Request Fair Trade Products at your Local Supermarkets
Consumer demand for socially responsible goods, including Fair Trade products, is rising. This sample letter is an easy way to put your faith into action at your supermarket. Download this Word document. |
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The Conscious Consumer
Published by the Fair Trade Resource Network, this is a comprehensive guide on how to promote economic justice through Fair Trade. Call 1-800-LWR-LWR-2. |
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Making a Joyful Noise: LWR Office of Public Policy
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Fair Trade is an important part of LWR's advocacy work. Learn other ways, too, to speak up for the millions of people around the world who live without a voice. Download or call 1-800-LWR-LWR-2. |
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Be Involved (24 pages)
A comprehensive guide about putting your faith into action. Includes information about all of LWR's Fair Trade projects. Call 1-800-LWR-LWR-2.
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Questions? Email fairtrade@lwr.org to learn more.
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LWR Coffee Project Resources
LWR Coffee Project brochure
Basic explanation of Fair Trade and description of the LWR Coffee Project, including ideas for parish involvement.
Call 1-800-LWR-LWR-2 to receive a copy.
LWR Coffee Project Poster
Includes space to write in your own information about sale dates, coffee prices and more. Call 1-800-LWR-LWR-2 to order, or request them with when you order coffee (11" X 17")
LWR Fair Trade Coffee Project bulletin insert (2 pages)
Includes space to personalize with your own information. Download a copy of this reproducible bulletin insert to inform your parish about the LWR Coffee Project. Also works well in parish newsletters and other mailings.
LWR Fair Trade Coffee Project stickers
Apply to bags of Equal Exchange coffee, reminding your members this is a Lutheran World Relief project (stickers also come with coffee orders). You may order additional stickers for other promotion. Call 1-800-LWR-LWR-2.
Organic Sisters’ Blend Flier
Lutheran World Relief and Equal Exchange proudly offer Sister Blend coffee, a special blend honoring women from around the world. Download to read more about this special opportunity.
"Grounds for Hope" video
Follow this link to find a great way to launch the LWR Coffee Project in your parish.
Fair Trade in Colombia: Justice in a time of war (2 pages)
Coffee is critical to the economy in Colombia, a country plagued by violence and conflict. Click here to download this flier to learn how to take action as a consumer and advocate to help Colombian coffee farmers regain peace and dignity.
Learn more about the LWR Fair Trade Coffee Project
Questions? Email fairtrade@lwr.org to learn more.
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LWR Chocolate Project Resources
LWR Chocolate Project Catalog
Basic explanation of Fair Trade and description of the LWR Chocolate Project, including ideas for parish involvement. Call 1-800-LWR-LWR-2 to receive a copy. |
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From Bean To Bar: The LWR Chocolate Project DVD (14 minutes)
Meet the farmers of Kuapa Kokoo, who grow the cocoa used in Divine Chocolate. Learn how cocoa is grown and harvested, and how you can put your faith into action through the LWR Chocolate Project. |
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LWR Chocolate Project Poster
Includes space to write in your own information about sale dates, chocolate prices and more. Call 1-800-LWR-LWR-2 to order, or request them with when you order chocolate. (11" X 17") |
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LWR Chocolate Project Bulletin Insert
Includes space to personalize with parish information. Click here to download photocopy and include in worship bulletin. Also suitable to reproduce in parish newsletter. |
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Download the LWR Chocolate Project PowerPoint
Click the screen capture on the right to view the Macromedia Flash version of LWR's Chocolate Project Presentation through your Web browser! Use it to present during your next Fair Trade parish event. Right click on the above link and "Save Target As" to your desktop. You will need Microsoft PowerPoint to run the presentation.
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LWR Chocolate Project Educational Leaflets
Teach others about fair trade and its positive impact on cocoa farmers in Ghana! Call 1-800-LWR-LWR-2 to order, or request them with when you order chocolate. |
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LWR Chocolate Project Fundraising Kit
Looking for a great way to raise funds for a special project? The LWR Chocolate Project will not only help your group raise funds, but also raise awareness about fair trade. Created especially for youth groups, but easily adaptable for any fundraising purpose. Click here to learn more.
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Learn more about the LWR Fair Trade Chocolate Project.
Questions? Email fairtrade@lwr.org to learn more.
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LWR Handcraft Project Resources
LWR Fair Trade Fair information packet
Everything you need to get started. Download PDFs or call 1-888-294-9660 to request a packet:
Step By Step Guide
Parish Account Forms
Order Forms
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LWR Handcraft Project brochure
Basic explanation of Fair Trade and description of the LWR Handcraft Project, including ideas for parish involvement.
Call 1-800-LWR-LWR-2 to receive a copy. |
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LWR Fair Trade Fair bulletin insert
Download this reproducible bulletin insert which informs your whole parish about your LWR Fair Trade Fair. Also works well in parish newsletters and other mailings. |
Ideas to promote your LWR Fair Trade Fair
A list of proven ideas to make your LWR Fair Trade Fair a success. Download a PDF. |
Sample article and announcement
Great for publishing in your parish newsletter or bulletin and community publications. Download PDF or text file. |
LWR Handcraft Project gift cards
Download this PDF, print, cut and you've got four great gift cards! Print enough to tuck one inside each Fair Trade gift you give. Preprinted gift cards are also available free when you order your handcrafts for your LWR Fair Trade Fair. |
"Carving a Brighter Future " video
A great video to have playing at your LWR Fair Trade Fair.Call 1-800-LWR-LWR-2 to request a free video loan. |
Learn more about the LWR Fair Trade Handcraft Project
Questions? Email fairtrade@lwr.org to learn more.
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Resources For Students
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College and university students are playing a key role in building demand for Fair Trade. Be part of the Fair Trade movement on your campus!
Download these PDFs to get started:
Choose Justice: Choose Fair Trade
Fair Trade Campus Campaign Guide
Visit the United Students For Fair Trade (USFT) website for more information about advocating for Fair Trade in your campus and community. www.usft.org
Questions? Email fairtrade@lwr.org to learn more.
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