Date for you diary: World Fair Trade Day, 9 May

Say the words 'fair trade' to most people, they'll probably think about coffee. Or perhaps tea, chocolates or not-very-sexy jewellery. But fair trade is about so much more than commodities, which is why World Fair Trade day, taking place this year on 9th May is so worthwhile.

As a consumer, you can make a far bigger impact on global poverty than you might have realised, and harnessing that power is what World Fair Trade Day is all about. Run by the World Fair Trade Organisation, this year's theme is 'Big Bang' and events will be aimed at beating the drum for fair trade in all sorts of ways.

If you buy Fair Trade products, change becomes inevitable. It's not complicated - if it were there wouldn't be so many powerful businesses in the world. You are powerful. You are the change.

World Fair Trade Day will celebrate the positive impact we can all make, through local and global events, that unite people and opinion, in a voice that can be heard wherever you are, whoever you are. Grassroots to G8. Here at Hippyshopper we'll be keeping you up to date on events you can take part in, so watch this space for further coverage.

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