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Students Learn Something New at Fair Trade Fair
According to the International Fair Trade Association, “Fair Trade is a trading partnership, based on dialogue, transparency and respect, that seeks greater equity in international trade. It contributes to sustainable development by offering better trading conditions to, and securing the rights of, marginalizes producers and workers-especially in the South.”
The daylong event included presentations about fair trade. Cynthia Cann, Ph.D., associate professor of marketing and management, discussed “Why Ethical Trade Benefits Everyone” and Len Tischler, Ph.D., professor of marketing and management, presented “Fair Trade 101.” Kathie and Amanda Fox of The Fanciful Fox in Scranton discussed “Fair Trade, the Environment and Sweatshops.”
“I always end up learning something new,” said Jaclyn Capierseho, a sophomore criminal justice major from Rochester, N.Y.
Vendors at this year’s fair included several student clubs, organizations and businesses. The University’s International Service Programs (ISP) sold fair trade goods such as hammocks and jewelry from Ecuador to raise funds for the Damien House, a home for Ecuadorians suffering from Hansen’s disease. The Jane Kopas Women Center teamed with the Women’s Resource Center in Scranton to sell pillows, picture frames, jewelry and other goods to support women in Nepal and Nicaragua. The Asian American Student Association worked with The Pulsera Project to sell handmade bracelets created by young children in Nicaraguan shelters. Additional vendors sold items created by Indian women and refugees in Thailand.
Vendors from the Scranton area included The Fanciful Fox, Everything Natural, Green Leaf Organics, Duffy Accessories and Green Being.
The event also featured a music performance by Cuba Tres and artwork from the Fair Trade teach-in which took place in February.
