Fair Trade Faith Group Application Form
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  • Fair Trade Faith Group Application Form

    • Faith Group Information 
    • Faith Group preferred language*
    • Applicant Information 
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    • 1. Steering Committee & Volunteers 
    • A Fair Trade Committee must be formed by members and leaders of the congregation to ensure the fulfilment and continued commitment to the Fair Trade Faith Group designation.

      The committee must:

      • include 1 faith group leader/administrator and 2 congregants in the committee,
      • be responsible for meeting the requirements for Fair Trade designation, including completing and submitting an application form,
      • meet as a whole at least twice per year to plan and evaluate its Fair Trade designation. A smaller representation of the committee should meet more frequently to carry out committee responsibilities,
      • submit a short annual report online with photos by July 1 to renew their Fair Trade Faith Group designation.
    • Did the committee meet at least twice within the last year?*
    • 2. Product Availability  
    • Fairtrade certified coffee, tea, and a third product from a different category (e.g. sugar, chocolate, or bananas) must be made available to both congregants and visitors.

      All coffee and tea served at the congregation and other off site faith group events must be Fairtrade certified.

    • Are Fairtrade certified coffee, tea, and a third product from a different category (i.e., sugar, chocolate, bananas, etc.) made available to both congregants and visitors?*
    • Are all coffee and tea options served at faith group events also Fairtrade certified?*
    • 3. Visibility & Awareness 
    • The faith group needs to support its fair trade commitment by having promotional and informational material available to both congregants and visitors.

      • Host at least 1 fair trade education or awareness event per year.
      • Ensure the faith group’s commitment to fair trade is visible among congregants and visitors through public signage.
      • Include information about fair trade on the faith group’s website, social media, and newsletter (if any).
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    • 4. Additional information  
    • We will contact you via email to send your certificate and designation kit. Can we add your email address to our mailing list to inform you on our latest news?*
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