Chico Peace and Justice Center

1. VOTE

Every Fair Trade purchase you make is a vote for a better world. Vote with your dollar, look for the Fair Trade Certified label, and buy Fair Trade coffee, tea, chocolate, rice, sugar, and more when you shop!

2. LEARN

Read about why we need Fair Trade and how it benefits farmers, farm workers, and the environment. You'll find lots of helpful organizing tools, fact sheets, and links on our website www.fairtradecertified.org

3. JOIN

Keep abreast of new Fair Trade products, creative promotional campaigns, and Fair Trade in the news. Go to www.fairtradecertified.org to subscribe. You can also be our friend on www.myspace.com/fairtradecertified.

4. SHARE

Tell your friends, family and co-workers about Fair Trade. Publish an article in your campus paper or church newsletter.

5. GIVE

Fair Trade items make wonderful gifts. Gifts that give twice!

6. DONATE

We rely on your tax-deductible contribution to TransFair USA to be able to continue our work with farmers and farm workers in some of the poorest communities around the world. Donate to the TransFair USA today!

7. HOST

Fair Trade House Parties, film screenings and product tastings are great ways to raise awareness in your community. We offer all the tools and materials to help you host a successful and fun event.

8. ASK

If you don't see Fair Trade products in your favorite coffees shop or grocery store, ask for them! Store managers respond well to consumer demand for sustainable goods.

9. SERVE

Enjoy Fair Trade products like tea and coffee at your place of worship. Thousands of faith groups across the country are actively involved in Fair Trade, as a wonderful way to live out their values and make a difference for the world's poor.

10. RAISE

Sell Fair Trade chocolate and other items as a fundraiser for your school, church or community group.

11. START

Get involved with a local Fair Trade group in your community or school and if a group doesn't exist, start one! Want to know how? Go to our website at www.fairtradecertified.org.

12. CELEBRATE!

October is Fair Trade month, and World Fair Trade Day happens every May. Join the Fair Trade during these special times and more.