- Educating students about fair trade:
Teach students about what fair trade is, how it works, and why it is important.
- Sourcing fair trade products:
Wherever possible, schools should purchase fair trade products, such as coffee, tea, chocolate, and bananas.
- Promoting fair trade:
Encourage students, staff, and community members to support fair trade by purchasing fair trade products and promoting fair trade businesses.
- Advocating for fair trade policies:
Advocate for fair trade policies at the local, national, and international level.
- Partnering with fair trade organizations:
Partner with fair trade organizations to learn more about fair trade and find ways to support their work.
Here are some additional specific steps that schools can take to go fair trade:
* Join the Fair Trade Schools Program: The Fair Trade Schools Program is a network of schools that have committed to using fair trade products and educating their students about fair trade. Joining the program gives schools access to resources and support from the Fair Trade Federation, the leading organization promoting fair trade in the United States.
* Purchase fair trade products: Fair trade products are available in a wide variety of categories, including food, clothing, and home goods. When schools purchase fair trade products, they are not only supporting farmers and workers in developing countries, they are also helping to raise awareness of fair trade.
* Educate students about fair trade: Fair trade education is an important part of helping students become global citizens. Schools can incorporate fair trade education into their curriculum through a variety of methods, such as classroom lessons, guest speakers, and field trips.
* Advocate for fair trade: Schools can advocate for fair trade by writing to their elected officials, supporting fair trade organizations, and participating in fair trade campaigns.
By taking these steps, schools can help to create a more just and sustainable world for all.