This years theme is to focus on protecting children's rights; “Kids Need Fair Trade.”
"According to a recent report by the International Labour Organization, 218 million children between the ages of five and seventeen are working worldwide, many in dangerous situations. While figures on child labour have recently gone down, there is still a lot of work to be done. Fair trade organizations play a pivotal role in this since they tackle the root of the problem: poverty."
World Fair Trade events will happen throughout Canada and worldwide to help raise awareness and funds to assist families to meet basic needs and health. Find out where you can visit and support Ten Thousand Villages in their efforts to help children and families in impoverished communities and countries.
Copy and paste this link to find the nearest Ten Thousand Villages retail outlet near you:
http://www.tenthousandvillages.ca/cgi-bin/category.cgi?template=fullpage-en&item=pageFestivalsAll
1 comment:
Mandy, this is such a great idea that you have created. I hope family and friends will accept these challenges and believe they can make a difference. Brent and I have participated in your monthly challenges and can't wait till the next month. We have a friend named Pauline, that cant wait to join. We'll keep in touch.
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