World Fair Trade Day, May 8, 2010, is an international celebration and promotion of Fair Trade. Events will be held in over 80 countries. Businesses, nonprofit organizations, churches, student groups, civic associations, stores and activists host events - including Fair Trade food tastings, talks, music concerts, fashion shows and much more - to promote Fair Trade and campaign for trade justice together with farmers & artisans.

Many communities are celebrating World Fair Trade Day a few days before or after May 8th. WFTD is the largest FT event in N. America, with over 65,000 people having participated in 2009.

Fair Trade My Home

World Fair Trade Day in N. America this year is accompanied by the theme, “Fair Trade My Home.”

When we expand Fair Trade at home, we not only support the people who make the items we consume and enjoy, we also support the environment, women’s rights, children’s rights, cultural dignity and peace building. That’s a powerful thing to do by committing to use Fair Trade items at home.

Commit to expanding your use of Fair Trade soap, sugar, clothes, toys, coffee, chocolate, baskets, picture frames, bananas, rice, tea, soccer balls, flowers, wine and more!  High quality, Fair Trade products are available for every room in your home. Retail sales in the U.S. of Fair Trade products surpassed $1 billion per year.

“Fair Trade My Home” Contests

Join thousands of people to show how Fair Trade works in your home, and win Fair Trade prizes. Competitions are tailored to both individuals as well as organizations in various photo and pledge contests.

Get together with friends, faith-based groups, schools, businesses and neighbors to share new ways of bringing Fair Trade home. Events such as festivals, fashion shows, speeches, food and drink tastings, film showings, sports games, neighborhood crawls, spa nights and concerts are being planned to give people ideas and products to use at home.

Who’s Who in World Fair Trade Day 2010

Fair Trade Resource Network

FTRN is the coordinator of World Fair Trade Day in N. America. It is working with leading Fair Trade nonprofits, stores and companies to make this year’s World Fair Trade Day the best ever. More about FTRN.

World Fair Trade Organization

WFTO (formerly IFAT) is the international coordinating organization of World Fair Trade Day. WFTO is working with groups in Europe, such as NEWS!, and various organizations around the globe, to enhance solidarity with producers. More about WFTO.

Major Sponsors

Major Sponsors provide the resources and guidance to make World Fair Trade Day a success. FTRN is pleased to be working with the following major sponsors: Anti-Body, Ben & Jerry’s, Catholic Relief Services, Dr. Bronner’s Magic Soaps, Fair for Life, Green America and Wholesome Sweeteners. See all WFTD sponsors.

Regular Sponsors

Regular sponsors provide resources, ‘special offers’ and promotions of Fair Trade materials to be used during the Fair Trade events. See all WFTD sponsors.

More Information

Visit our World Fair Trade Day toolkit, events calendar and other pages for more information.