Trade As One

We are getting a lot of questions about what it means to be a Fair Trader with Trade as One. The common thread running through all of our Fair Traders is a desire to make a tangible difference combating poverty, HIV/AIDS and slavery. The uniqueness of each Fair Trader is the method chosen to spread the word. Our Fair Trader events range from a significant conversation amongst friends to a home party featuring Trade as One products and educational materials to participation in local holiday shopping boutique.

It is always more powerful to hear from the individuals most involved, so we have asked Jodi Mulder, a Fair Trader in Evanston, Illinois to share about her experience.

When I first considered hosting a Trade as One Fair Trade Party, I wasn’t really sure what to expect.  Of course, we all think of Tupperware or Pampered Chef parties when we hear about hosting a home party. But, I can now say that hosting a Fair Trade Party is much, much more than just hosting some kind of “sale party”.  Opening my home to my neighbors and friends to talk about Fair Trade was a highlight of the fall.  To gather with other women to talk about Global Poverty and ways we could address it with our consumption was so cool! 

Trade as One did a great job providing me with educational materials to share with my friends.  And I was surprised how many of my friends were not familiar with Fair Trade principles and hadn’t really thought much about how they could impact global poverty.  By the end of the evening, women left more educated and inspired to make a difference in their world.  Several of them committed to partnership with Trade as One, and others set out to buy their first Fair Trade product ever!  And I ended the night filled up, feeling so rewarded to be doing my small part to educate others and encourage them to change their consumption patterns! 

Take a step out and host a Fair Trade Gathering - people are craving a way to make a difference - many of them just need someone to come along side and educate them about how to do it!

There are many perks to being a Fair Trader. Get involved. Sign up to be a Fair Trader.