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FAIR TRADE OVERVIEW

By selling through Fair Trade, farmers and artisans build a better future for themselves, their families and their communities. By supporting Fair Trade, we make choices in line with our religious beliefs and affirm human dignity by promoting:

• FAIR WAGES
• CHILDREN’S RIGHTS
• WOMEN’S RIGHTS
• THE RIGHT TO ORGANIZE
• ENVIRONMENTAL RIGHTS
• INDIGENOUS RIGHTS

To learn more about Fair Trade and how you can be involved through LWR, download the Adobe Acrobat Reader documents below.

• Fair Trade and Women
• Fair Trade and Human Rights
• Fair Trade and the Environment
• Fair Trade and Education

YOU CAN HELP

Participate in the LWR Handcraft Project - Click here for more information.

Join the LWR Chocolate Project and enjoy the sweet taste of justice!

Get Started Online with Fair Trade Coffee and LWR's Coffee Project - Click here to learn how to order coffee and start promoting Fair Trade in your congregation.

Email fairtrade@lwr.org for answers to your Fair Trade questions.