CWS is joining with other members of the fair trade movement in promoting fair trade. CWS will send a kit to churches interested in holding A Fair Cuppa after morning worship - some of the resources are available below. Congregations may like to consider asking for donations in support of a current emergency appeal like Darfur at the same time.

Worship resources were prepared for lectionary material on 6 May but can be adapted for other Sundays. CWS also has a DVD featuring Papua New Guinean fair trade coffee growers called The Okapa Connection available for loan and a Powerpoint presentation prepared by the Fair Trade Association. With support from Trade Aid, CWS is able to offer a free packet of tea or coffee with those ordering direct from the Trade Aid warehouse. To order a kit click here.

Many churches are actively supporting the fair trade movement by regularly providing fair trade tea and coffee. Some have organised as a cooperative taking orders from the congregation, others offer a regular sales table, sometimes taking a small profit to use for a development project and others have special Fair Trade morning teas on a regular basis.

Downloadable resources prepared for use during Fair Trade Fortnight:
Worship Resources - [PDF] download
Poster - [PDF] download
Quiz - [PDF] download

Fair Trade Churches
CWS and Trade Aid have jointly organised a new scheme for parishes and groups wanting to promote fair trade. The two requirements of participation are that groups and parishes agree to serve tea and coffee after services and meetings and take part in Fair Trade Fortnight each year. The kit is available here.

Where to purchase Fair trade products:
CWS is often asked where people can buy fair trade products. Trade Aid maintains a link on their website: http://www.tradeaid.org.nz/Where%20to%20buy%20fair%20trade

Useful links
Trade Aid http://www.tradeaid.org.nz/Home

Fair Trade Association of Australia and New Zealand (of which CWS is a member) http://www.fairtrade.org.nz/

Fairtrade Labelling Organisation http://www.fairtrade.net/