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Chicago Students Count Beans

The Field Museum, Lieutenant Governor Pat Quinn and CPS High School Students Partner to create awareness about Fair Trade Coffee By Johanna Thompson, Student Programs Administrator, The Field Museum

Scenes of World Fair Trade Day in Daley Plaza

A chilly day in May but lots of opportunities to share fair trade news with folks passing by. Over 20 fair trade booths charged the scene in Daley Plaza. Noon speakers laid out plans for making Chicago a fair trade city.

World View Interview with Ugandan Coffee Growers

Members of Mirembe Kawomera Coffee Cooperative visited Chicago to share their story of Muslim, Jewish and Christian coffee growers working together. Here their interview on WBEZ's World View.

JOIN OUR MARATHON TEAM

This year Chicago Fair Trade will build on the efforts of Shayna Harris and Jane Anichini who ran the 2007 Chicago Marathon to raise awareness of fair trade in the Chicago area. Join our team, raise money to support producers around the world and get terrific benefits from our partnership with CARA.

Aldermen Backing Fair Trade City Resolution

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Take Action to Stop the U.S.-Colombia FTA Vote

Chicago Organizations Oppose Free Trade Agreement with Colombia

Hyde Park Churches Integrate Fair Trade Coffee into Mission

Learn About the women behind the new Fair Trader shop in Hyde Park

Choc tactics: Cocoa co-operatives

Much of Africa’s cocoa production is synonymous with child labour and poverty. Not at Kuapa Kokoo. This Ghanaian co-operative owns almost half of the London-based Divine Chocolate company, and business is booming. Rose Skelton pays them a visit. Published: 08 December 2007