World Fair Trade Day

The second Saturday in May is always World Fair Trade Day, so that means this weekend on May 12th, events will be taking place in over 70 countries to mark the day. The theme for this year's day is "Kids Need Fair Trade", to focus on the fact that fair trade helps to protect children's rights. The Ten Thousand Villages stores across Canada will be holding special events to mark the day and offering special items to purchase just in time for Mother's Day. From an African drumming circle to singer-storyteller Jane Enkin; from samples of fair trade chocolate and coffee to Mexican food and Pakistani tea, the treats will be plentiful all day. There will be contests and draws, demonstrations and sidewalk chalk drawings to liven up the day in various of the locations nation wide. Click here and you'll find a listing of all the store locations and the specials they are offering to celebrate the day. Go take a look, have some fun, and send a message of support to kids around the world.