What is World Fair Trade Day?

On May 10 2008, people in 70 countries worldwide will hold events to mark World Fair Trade Day (WFTD) and highlight the importance and benefits of Fair Trade. Fair Trade Resource Network, the coordinator of WFTD in the U.S., is working closely with the newly-launched Fair Trade Towns Initiative and other leading Fair Trade organizations to make WFTD 2008 the largest celebration of its kind. Fair Trade enthusiasts worldwide will host Fair Trade food tastings, house parties, speakers, festivals, concerts, and fashion shows. Many communities are celebrating WFTD over a period of two weeks, from May 3- 18th, America’s First Fair Trade Fortnight.

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• Are you really setting the World’s Largest Fair Trade Coffee Break?
• How can I get involved?
• How can I get media to cover my WFTD event?
• How can I access free WFTD posters and promotional materials?
• Who is sponsoring WFTD?
• Where can I list and see events that are happening?
• Why should I support Fair Trade?