Fairtrade City Lund (where ABC is a representative in the Steering Group) has been awarded “This Year’s Fairtrade City” by Fairtrade Sverige!

Everyone is invited to celebrate this fantastic news on March 16th at Lund’s Stadsbibliotek Please see here for more details

Additionally ABC will also be running a Fairtrade training in English on the 17th of March 5-7pm!

The training will be led by Emma Gullstrand from ABF Skåne. Emma is a very experienced facilitator and educated as a Fairtrade instructor. There is already quite an extensive Fairtrade training for people who want to become Fairtrade ambassadors in Sweden, however it is in Swedish only, so this is a unique opportunity for non-Swedish speakers to find out more.
 
The workshop will focus on the Fairtrade concept, including what it is and why we need it. Guests will learn more about world trading and how Fairtrade contributes to better lives- and working conditions for thousands of farmers all over the world. They will also gain insight into the difference between Fairtrade and Fair Trade (two words) and lots more. There will also be time for discussion and questions. Fika will be provided.
 
 
Time: Tuesday the 17th of March at 5-7 pm.
Place: Sensus building, Krafts torg 12A, Lund
 
Free for ABC members and 30 SEK for others.
Places are limited to 15-20 people so get in fast!

To find out more or register  your place, please email Julian at julian.wortmann@abcsweden.org

We want you!

WHY: As you already active members know ABC is an independent non-profit volunteer organization established in Lund since 1998. We have international collaborations in Nepal and India as well as local projects. These range from urban gardens to youth centers and all focus on sustainability. Through the promotion of gender equality, human rights, Fairtrade and positive environmental impacts we are inspired to create positive change in society. ABC is a non-profit organization on voluntary basis. We need active and supportive members to realize the vision statement to bring people together to enable the transition towards sustainable and empowered communities. We want to make a change and we want to do it together! ABC can only be as active as our members – so let’s connect more people!

HOW: We have created a template to share with your family, friends and network filled with information about ABC and how to get involved.

Link to the english version: http://us5.campaign-archive2.com/?u=cff971c3aa16c7a22a82cfb77&id=2f98eba654&e=7cea1bc1ee

Link to the swedish version: http://us5.campaign-archive1.com/?u=cff971c3aa16c7a22a82cfb77&id=4ab90389f2&e=7cea1bc1ee

NEED MORE REASONS? The 19th of April we will wrap up the membership campaign with a brunch! The brunch will be a chance to meet the members and board of ABC, to learn about the project, taste and buy our delicious range of Fairtrade products and workshops in upcycling!
So, let’s spread the word of ABC together! Numerous members give ABC more legitimacy as an independent NGO and will make change and transition happen! Thank you for your contribution and we look forward seeing you on the brunch!

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