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Lucky to be a "Middleman"?
You are if you're Peace Coffee and changing the model of trade.
"As coffee roasters, we're incredibly lucky to be right in the middle of the supply chain with the capacity and connections to connect coffee drinkers to the stories and faces of those who grew their coffee."
Find out more.
How to Give Gifts that Give Thrice...
Is it even possible? It is with CRS Fair Trade! Find out how your holiday giving can bring three times the joy!
Learn how you can create a meaningful retreat experience for young leaders.
Thanks to the CRS Fair Trade Fund, the Diocese of Orlando developed Just Like You , a weekend that combines study of the saints, service, economic justice, and even some fun!Villanova Student Shares Factory Experience
A Villanova University student reflects on her time with garment workers in the Dominican Republic. College students take note! Continue reading
Job Announcement: Coffee and Livelihoods Project Director
For the full position description, or to apply online, please visit Careers at CRS. Position Title: Program Manager II –Coffee and Livelihoods Project Director Location: CARO, Bukavu/DRC Country Program FLSA: Exempt Band: D Reports To: Head of Office Length of Assignment: 3-5 years Position … Continue reading
The Company We Keep: the CRS Fair Trade Network
Who do we partner with and why? Over the course of the next 6 to 9 months, CRS will be involved in a series of consultations to help us refine our standards for partnership. Here’s a proud list of our current network. Continue reading
Get Involved Tips
Learn the Catholic position on Fair Trade.
See the USCCB and CRS position on economic justice and the role of consumers.Drink Fair Trade Coffee.
Experience great coffee from beans farmed
in ecologically responsible ways.Eat Fair Trade Chocolate.
It is fair to farmers and wonderfully delicious!Give Fair Trade Gifts.
People love these hand-crafted gifts and admire the cause you serve with your purchase.Join the CRS Fair Trade Network.
Sign up to receive periodic updates about trends and Fair Trade activities.Share crsfairtrade.org with Your Friends.
Share how fair trade supports economic justice; how it is different from free trade.Become a Fan.
Our Facebook fan page keeps you updated with the latest news and events.Raise Funds for your Group by
Learn how your group can Raise Money Right!
Selling Fair Trade Chocolate.Join the CRS Fair Trade Network.
Sign up to receive periodic updates about trends and Fair Trade activities.Organize a Crafts Sale.
Have fun and know that you are giving Fair Trade artisans and farmers hope for a brighter future.Order or Download Resources.
Materials for events and resources for the classroom include brochures, videos, teaching modules, and posters.Convert your Parish, School or Office to Fair Trade Coffee.
Help the institutions that matter to you align their consumption with their values.Celebrate!
Participating in CRS Fair Trade advances a more just vision of the global economy. Share your success stories on our blog.Join a Fair Trade Towns Committee.
Work with others to get your hometown declared a Fair Trade Town.Donate to Support Fair Trade.
Contribute directly to the CRS Fair Trade Fund on our secure donation webpage.100% of contributions benefit FT producers. .
