Resources for Fair Trade Essay Contest
Students from Oakland Unified School District are invited to submit a 300–500 word essay by September 18, 2020 for a chance to win a $500 Pottery Barn Teen® gift card. See the entry form at the link below for more details.
Resources
Your challenge is to write an essay that answers the question, "What is fair trade, and why does it matter during the COVID-19 pandemic?" As a starting point for your research into these topics, you can use these materials from us and our friends at Fair Trade Campaigns.
What's behind the fair trade seal?
When you see a product with the Fair Trade Certified™ seal, you can be sure it was made according to rigorous social, environmental, and economic Fair Trade standards, and the farmers, workers, and fishermen behind it earn additional money from your purchase to empower and uplift their communities.