Twitter

Yes – we’ve succumbed.

We’re tweeting or twittering, or whatever you prefer to call it…http://twitter.com/globalfayre

Not quite sure how this works in to the strategic plan for Global Fayre, much less how it will further the cause of Fair Trade, or empower artisans in developing countries.

I wonder how many weavers in Ghana have access to Twitter?

Then again, it can’t hurt, right?!

World Fair Trade Day is May 9th

May 9th is World Fair Trade Day.

We plan to have a whole day of events at Global Fayre and we’d love to hear from anyone that wants to take part or that has something to suggest.

Here’s what on the agenda already:

Fair Trade food sampling – lots of gourmet food and beverages.

World’s Largest Coffee Break – we’ll be taking part in the world’s larges coffee break….the record currently resides with Finland, can you believe that?!

Drums – lots of them

If you want to get in touch, go to our web site at www.globalfayre.com

Thanks for supporting Fair Trade!

Zimbabwe

It’s sad sad news to see the latest developments in Zimbabwe. If the news reports are true, and Morgan Tsvangirai has pulled out of the election, then that marks another blow to any idea of democracy in that country. In our store we have many items that have been made in Zimbabwe, and these pieces bear testiment to the determination of the people there to do something about their lives and about the conditions that they are experiencing. Their strength should set an example to leaders in the ‘free world’ – we need these leaders to stand up to Robert Mugabe, and to insist on free and open elections for the people of Zimbabwe.