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October is Fair Trade Month

Come on, let’s celebrate!

World Village Fair Trade MarketCelebrates:

� 10 years of Fair Trade !!!� The VOLUNTEERS who give their time� The PRODUCERS & GROWERS for their

commitment to Fair Trade principles� YOU for supporting us by your purchases

10 Years of Fair Trade

� 2003-2012 We keep our doors open because of YOU

Products

from over

35 countries

People

are able

to keep

working

Thank You!

The Volunteers� We celebrate all the Volunteers who give their

time and efforts to keep the World Village Fair Trade Market staffed & stocked

Where would

Fair Trade be

Without YOU !!!

You, The Shoppers� You return to buy Fair Trade� You pass the word on to others� You give us hope to work harder

Thank You!

The Fair Trade Producers

� They work with hope even though these are tough times� Solving problems and challenges � More producers and farmers getting on board

* There are 1.2 million farmers and workers involved

* The number of producers grew 10% in 2011-2012

* The General Assembly consists of equal voices

* 120 countries sell Fair Trade products

NOW,

120 Countries Now Involved in Fair Trade

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1.2 Million Farmers & Workers Involved & Growing

Number of Producer Groups Grew 10% in 2011-2012

General Assembly Consists of Equal Voices for Fair Trade Producers

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What Types of Products Are Fair Trade?

� Bananas, Chocolate, Cocoa, Coffee, Cotton, Flowers, Fresh Fruit, Gold, Honey, Juices, Rice, Spices & Herbs, Sugar, Tea, Wine

� Candles, Dresses, Handbags, Home Décor, Pottery, Purses, Scarves, Shirts, Soaps, Sports Balls, Musical Instruments, Towels, Toys, and so much more

What Are We Celebrating?

� doesn’t include sweat, slave or child labor� doesn’t harm the environment� pays fair wages� supports sustainability� that offers loans� that works for everyone

A Supply Chain that:

Did you know?� We are a 501c(3) non-profit organization, Sobornost For The

World Foundation� We run our non-profit with ALL VOLUNTEERS� We have supported hundreds of children in Kenya and Zambia

since 2003 with food, education and shelter� Our 100% Fair Trade store is open all year round, 5 days a

week

If you want to be part of our team making a difference in our world, see one of us today!

SOBORNOST is Russian for Unity of Heart, Mind, Soul and joyfully working for the good of all.


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