16/08/2023
Have you ever wanted to know how fair trade works ? Who it benefits ? Why people like myself choose to build and own a Fair Trade Business, these two events are for you 👍🏻
Are you a conscious consumer or business owner dismayed by the human and environmental issues in our global supply chains? Join an inspiring international panel discussion on how business and consumers be a force for change.
Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from an incredible line-up of changemakers and network with likeminded people over drinks and nibbles.
❤️Tackling Modern Slavery Through Fair Trade
Tickets on sale now, $10, bookings essential. More info
https://www.facebook.com/events/1938016669884635
Panellists:
• Mitos Urgel (Thailand), President of World Fair Trade Organization Asia (WFTO Asia) & CEO of weavefairtrade. Mitos represents 120 Fair Trade social enterprises in the Asia region and for 25 years has worked to advance the rights and livelihoods of women refugees on the Thai/ Myanmar border.
• Elly Williams, , Co- author of the 2023 Global Slavery Index, the world's most comprehensive data set on modern slavery.
• Robert Roberts, Managing Director of Fair Go Trading, one of Australia's leading Fair Trade enterprises.
• Moderated by Shona Hunter of The Hidden Pantry, Changemaker, environmental activist, social justice advocate, community organiser and lifelong campaigner for sustainable food systems
• MC - Antonia Taylor, Secretary of Fair Trade Association, Founder of ethical trading brand Fair Space.
❤️Weaving Stories for Change
Join the on World Humanitarian Day as we go on an inspiring journey weaving stories of change over Fairtrade afternoon tea. Learn from international guest speaker Mitos Urgel the healing power of weaving for women refugees on the Thai/ Myanmar border. Enjoy hands-on basket weaving workshop with contemporary Indigenous artist Polly Wilson and Reclaim the Void. Meet local businesses creating change locally and internationally through exquisite artisanship.
This is an afternoon truly not to be missed
More info
https://www.facebook.com/events/985630616218396