CRS Ethical Trade is primarily a parish-based program that educates Catholics in the United States about the benefits of fair trade. It promotes international economic justice through the decisions on how we shop. The CRS Ethical Trade program creates an opportunities for us to make trade fair for the poor overseas, through the choices we make about what we eat, drink or buy. The decisions we make as a consumer can make a positive difference in the world.
CRS Ethical Trade guarantees fair wages to disadvantaged artisans, farmers and workers. It also provides the technical and financial assistance that poor people. You can help by purchasing Ethical Traded coffee, Chocolate from CRS Ethical Trade Partners in small to large quantities. Often you can purchase small quantities of Ethical Trade coffee locally at specialty coffee shops or the Ethical Trade/health food section of major food stores.
CRS Fair Trade has changed its name to CRS Ethical Trade. The name change does not change the commitment to fair trade. CRS will continue to offer Consignment Sales in partnership with Serrv. Remember, Serrv makes a donation to CRS with every purchase. Resources and information can be found at http://ethicaltrade.crs.org/
If you will like to promote Ethical Trade at your parish and need assistance please feel free to contact the office of social action at [email protected]
Catholic Relief Services Ethical Trade
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