FAIR TRADE PRESENTATION BY WHEAT

This day we had a presentation about Fair Trade by WHEAT, the World Hunger Advocacy, Education, and Training organization. We learned who makes Fair Trade items and how it helps them to be a part of fair trade with some hands on activities. We split into groups, and each learned about a Fair Trade item, then presented back to everyone else by showing on a world map where the item was made, of what materials it was made, and how the craftspeople benefited from Fair Trade. We played with Fair Trade toys and made art work in the style of Fair Trade artwork. Finally, we had the opportunity to shop. Children and parents together generously spent $254 on Fair Trade items. Every $1500 that WHEAT collects can support a family of four for a full year.