Coffee And Fair Trade: Enjoy Drinking Coffee For A Better World!

 On the second day of May, the World Fair Trade Trade Organization (WFTO) celebrates World Fair Trade Day a global event that brings together a diverse range of institutions with common interests.

improving economic conditions for disadvantaged producers; improving working conditions; paying a fair price for goods and services; assisting in the establishment of gender parity; and establishing accountability and transparency are just a few of these objectives.

Coffee is vital to the economy since it is second only to petroleum in terms of the total quantity of beans sold worldwide, and it is the primary source of income for millions of people throughout the world. Hundreds of local gatherings, known as Fair Trade Coffee Breaks, take place across the commemorate this particular day. These aren't your typical "coffee breaks," by the way. Instead, they're community events with music, coffee trade films, food, clothing, environmental culture from many countries and ethnic groups, contests, children's games, and a variety of other family activities. They can be a fun way to spend a day, and they may be happening near you.

These "coffee break" events are a terrific way to sample on-site coffees and learn about coffee culture through exhibits and shows at various locations. The calendar of events is nearly infinite. Here are a few examples:

Family activities, educational films, music, and cuisine are available at Oakwood's Fair in Poughkeepsie, New York.

WFTD Celebration (Burlington, VT): this event includes a cycling race from Burlington to Washington, DC, with WFTO, aims promoted along the way. On-site entertainment includes music and dance performances, coffee sack races, snacks, and games.

Coffee tasting, sports, music, and other activities at the University of Maryland (College Park, MD).

Samples of coffee, coffee, tea, chocolate, games, music, children's activities, and crafts are available at St Michael's Church's Third Annual Fair Trade Festival in Cary,

Artists, crafts, handmade teapots, coffee, tea, mints, chocolate, and music are all featured at the 5th Annual Craftsman House Teapot Show in St Petersburg, The Guinness Book of World Records lists the World's Biggest Coffee Break (Maumee, OH) as having presents, coffee, tea, hand-made items, and more.