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Contact – Terry Robb – terrencer@oxfam.org.au , 9289 9332
Papua New Guinea Coffee Farmers - Public Presentation
Come and hear first hand about the benefits of Fairtrade to the coffee farming communities in the Highlands of Papua New Guinea. Henry Ame the General Manger of Coffee Connections in Goroka and Daniel Kinne, Chairperson of the Highlands Organic Agriculture Co-operative talk about coffee in the Papuan New Guinea Highlands.
Friday 5 May, 11am – 12noon
Oxfam office, Level 2, 156 George Street, Fitzroy
5th - 7th May: "Connections"
HOOKED: Students for Fair Trade national conference, University of Melbourne, Parkville.
The conference will bring together an estimated 200 students from around Australia to raise awareness of the challenges faced by developing country farmers and workers in the global trading community through a number of keynote speakers, workshop sessions and events that focus on issues of inequity in the world coffee, tea and cocoa markets and the difference between "free" trade and "fair" trade. The event aims to draw industry players, developing country farmers, academics and students into a dialogue about these critical issues, and empower attendees with the knowledge that ethical consumer choices can make a positive impact on a global scale.
Connections will consist of a wide variety of activities including a diverse range of workshops, keynote addresses including two Papua New Guinean Fairtrade Coffee Farmers from the Highlands Organic Agriculture Cooperative (HOAC); the Great Fair Trade debate with presentations from national experts and hosted by a surprise celebrity chairperson; state specific networking opportunities, dramatic presentations, Funk Out for Fair Trade #2 party and much more!
It will be your opportunity to be educated, activated and empowered to advocate for fair trade whether you are new to the movement or an established campaigner. It will also provide the opportunity to explore and discuss more deeply the complexities of trade justice and the challenges surrounding the role we play as participants in a global trading community.
Download the conference highlights here
Go to http://conference.hooked.org.au for more information.
Funk Out for Fair Trade
Date: Saturday 6th May
Venue: Bar 303, 303 High St Northcote
Bands:
- The Jess Gray Band
- The Wellingtons
- Josh Owen
- Those Bloody McKennas
- DJs: LowDef
- Monkey
- Flip
Also featuring: HOAC coffee farmers from Papua New Guinea, insights from other fair trade supporters, raffles and more!
Doors open: 6:30pm
Cost: $10 (if not already registered for Hooked Connections conference)
See http://conference.hooked.org.au
Shopping Centre Promotions
Westfield Fountain Gate, Westfield Southland and Highpoint
Free Fairtrade coffee samples located near one of the supermarkets.
- 3 & 4 May – Westfield Fountain Gate
*** Meet two coffee farmers from Papua New Guinea Thursday 4th May at Fountain Gate, from 12:30 *** - 5 & 6 May – Westfield Southland
- 11, 12 & 13 May – Highpoint
Schools Cocoa Forum
Monday 15 May, Melbourne Town Hall. Further details to be announced.
This will be a day of fun for the kids with cocao farmers, films, prizes and activities.
For details, please email Lauren at lmsmi10@student.monash.edu
Dance and Film night with Cocoa Farmers and Coffee Film
Watercarriers Dance Theatre presents the darker side of chocolate and afterwards we will have the rare opportunity to hear Cocoa Farmers Erica Kyere and Agnes Abrafi from Kuapa Kokoo tell their story about Fairtrade cocoa benefits farmers in Ghana.
There will also be a screening of ‘One Cup at a Time’ Set in East Timor, this documentary traces the direct effect that purchasing decisions made by Australians can have on the lives of farmers in developing countries. Learn from the farmers in East Timor. For more information about the film, visit www.thescarab.org
Monday 15th May 6pm start – 8:30pmThe Erwin Radio Cinema 1st Floor, 207 Johnston Street, Fitzroy, (between Brunswick st and Smith st)
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