source: Ohio Fair Trade Network
Mark your calendars for the annual Ohio Fair Trade Teach-In & Expo 2024.
Each year, this in-person event at John Carroll University is brings together hundreds of fair trade supporters, advocates, retailers, and vendors from across the state. The Expo is an opportunity to continue building energy around the already vibrant fair trade movement in Ohio. In addition to the Global Marketplace of fair trade vendors, we’ll host educational presentations and our Fair Trade Around the World program for kids. And returning this year: Fair Trade Fashion Show for high school & college students!
WHAT: Ohio Fair Trade Teach-In & Expo 2024
WHERE: John Carroll University, Dolan Science Center; University Heights (Cleveland), OH
WHEN: Saturday, October 5, 2024
TIME: 9am-2pm (attendees are welcome to come and go)
Goals of the Expo & Teach-In:
-present high quality educational forums to increase attendees’ understanding of fair trade
-provide resources and active campaigns for fair trade supporters to join
-create a larger network of socially conscious consumers committed to Fair Trade
-offer opportunities for networking amongst vendors, advocates, and supporters from across Ohio
-raise thousands of dollars in vital income for fair trade artisans and farmers across the globe
Thank you to our co-sponsors (list in formation).
Goodie Bags
The first 100 attendees will receive a sturdy canvas bag with fair trade logos (Ohio Fair Trade, Fair Trade Federation). And look inside for your fair trade goodies!
Location
Dolan Science Center at John Carroll University, 1 John Carroll Blvd, University Heights, OH 44118
Time
Come and go anytime between 9am and 2pm.
Event Organizers
IRTF: InterReligious Task Force on Central America
John Carroll University Campus Ministry
on behalf of the Ohio Fair Trade Network
More about the event: http://2024ohiofairtradeexpo.eventbrite.com/
