We hope your Fair Trade event is an opportunity to have fun and engage participants creatively in thinking about Fair Trade and taking action! The following tools will help walk you through the steps involved in planning a successful event. After going over the online resources, register your event with us and we’ll forward you to the Event Kit order form.  Good luck!

Plan Your Event:

• What to Do Before, During and After your Event
• Sample House Party timelines
• Films and Discussion Guides
• Fundraising Opportunities

Day-of Event Resources:

• Sign-in Sheet (PDF)
• Frequently Asked Questions about Fair Trade (PDF)
• Making Globalization Work for Everyone (PDF)
• TransFair USA: Fast Facts About Fair Trade (PDF)
• Tips on Raising Money from Family and Friends for TransFair USA
• How to Collect Donations for TransFair USA

Materials Included in the Event Kit:

• Fair Trade brochures.
• Action guides with 12 great ways to support Fair Trade.
• Empowering People around the World - a Fair Trade impact report.
• Educational DVD: Fair Trade, The Story.
• TransFair USA Annual Report.
• Donation envelopes and tips on how to collect donations.
• Sign-in sheets - don't forget to have folks sign in so they can receive our periodic e-newsletter.
• Handy business-sized cards you can use to request more Fair Trade Certified products at local coffee shops and grocery stores.
• Frequently Asked Questions - you'll want to make copies to give to your guests.
• And a handful of stickers, magnets, and "I love Fair Trade" iron-ons.

After-Event Steps:

• Mailing Us Sign-in Sheets and Donations
• After-event evaluation

Additional Resources About Fair Trade and TransFair USA:

• Fact Sheets, Producer Profiles and other resources
• Where to Buy Fair Trade Products

Fun Fair Trade Event Ideas:

• Make Fair Trade T-Shirts. Set up an ironing station at your event and have some fun with our Fair Trade iron-ons! You'll receive plenty in your Action Kit, so make sure to tell folks to bring a T-shirt, canvas bag or other item to decorate and wear with pride.
  
  
• Host a Bake Off. Who makes the tastiest Fair Trade treat? Rice pudding, banana splits, chocolate cookies, the possibilities are endless!
  
  
• Throw a Potluck. People love tasting new foods and sharing their favorite dishes. Try to use local and organic ingredients whenever possible and talk about where our food comes from, who grew it, and how this relates to Fair Trade.
  
  
• Boogie Down! Play international music to set the tone for your event. Check out the wonderful Putumayo world music compilations.
  
  

Questions?
We look forward to hearing about your planning process! Do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions or concerns: Jamie Guzzi, jguzzi@transfairusa.org.