Photos of 2012 Fairtrade Fortnight's events in Launceston

Fairtrade Fortnight ran from the 5th of May 2012 to the 20th of May 2012.

OXFAM Australia on "Trade": 

Trade has the power to generate incredible wealth, and elevate people out of poverty. 

So why then, are millions of people still so poor?

Because the rules of controlling trade heavily... read more

Sat, 12/05/12 Fairtrade Fiesta at Brisbane Mall, Launceston 

A great start to a beautiful Saturday morning in Launceston with lovely people, delicious breakfast and awesome Fairtrade coffees at our local cafe called FRESH Cafe before the team of Oxfam-ers and Go Fair-ers set up their stalls selling Oxfam products and Go Fair ethical products. Good jobs braving the cold and promoting Fairtrade products for sustainable communities. Well done!

More photos of the Fairtrade Fiesta on Go Fair's Facebook page: click here

Sun, 13/05/12 OXFAM stall at Evandale Market 

In conjunction with Mother's Day (unknowingly planned), we had our second Oxfam stall at the Evandale Market to promote Oxfam's works and the shop at Centreway Arcade, Launceston CBD.

Sun, 20/05/12 Late breakfast coffee at Cafe Culture, Trevallyn

Many thanks to the staff members and owners of Trevallyn's Cafe Culture in supporting and selling Fairtrade coffee in the Launceston region for more than 8 years. Kudos!

Cheerio, Eric

Agenda for June 12th, 2012 Meeting

Part 1: “Caught in the cycle of poverty.” Video about the life of a rickshaw driver in Bangladesh) showing his daily struggle to earn enough for his needs). 6 minutes followed by discussion and/or other films in same the collection.

Part 2: Formal meeting (including minutes and planning)

1. Evandale Market stall report (Eric and Sandra)

2. FairTrade Fortnight activities report (Roc)

3. Button Day report (Ros) – Tasmania raised $3092.41 including $264.85 by Don College (to be allocated by students), $1,247.45 in Launceston and $1,844.95 in Hobart. There may still be some to come from Ulverstone High and Launceston College. Thankyou to Pam, Sandra, Ros, Jackie, Mara, James, Pat, Roc, Mara, Jonathan from MyState and students from Scotch Oakburn.

Discussion on the options we have - whether to send funds to Oxfam general funds (for Oxfam to use for whatever is needed immediately) or to select a particular appeal. See attachment.

4. Band night fundraiser planning (James) - booked for Friday 31st August (the last day before uni mid-semester break). We need 10 volunteers to be on duty on the night. James will outline other tasks to be done in preparation for the event.

5. News about Tasmanian and Australian Oxfam activities. (Ros)

6. Group blog & communications (Eric)

7. Plans for July meeting (Tuesday 10th) (all)

8. Other business

9. Announcements including

Bhutan fundraiser 15th June

Amnesty International stall 15 and 16 June and meeting 5th July

Oxfam Trailwalker fundraiser Sat. 23 June

Cambodia fundraiser 29th June

Uni group stall 12 July

Results group meeting July

** Members and non-members are most welcome to attend the meeting at The Royal Oak Hotel (upstairs) at 6PM this evening **