Fair Trade Day Celebration

Fair Trade Lebanon, a Lebanese NGO established since more than 10 years and member of the World Fair Trade Organization, invites you to support its Fair Trade* cause by attending its annual World Fair Trade Day (WFTD) celebration, taking place at St George's convent in Roumiyeh, Qleyat, on Sunday 21st of May from 12 PM until 5 PM.

Our Fair Trade Day celebration is a rural and authentic outdoor lunch organized by Fair Trade Lebanon with the support of the US Middle-East Partnership Initiative (MEPI).

By attending this event, you will be:

• Supporting Fair Trade, a trading system which aims to reduce poverty in Lebanon and fight against the country's increasing rural exodus.
  Meeting more than 150 women producers who are actively involved in the Fair Trade movement.
• Tasting the richness of the Lebanese rural cuisine with an open buffet made by Fair Trade Lebanon's partner cooperatives.
• Enjoying a family day out doing fun activities, in the beautiful mountains and away from the city.

This awareness-raising day for the principles of Fair Trade is part of a worldwide campaign relayed by fair trade actors from more than 80 countries. 

Reserve your places by calling 05 952 153, come many and do not forget your walking shoes!

Tickets are on sale online (https://ihjoz.com/events/2392-fair-trade-day-celebration) and offline at the entrance of the event.

Tickets prices: 
50 USD per adult (buffet and drinks).
20 USD per youngster from 8 to 18 years (buffet and drinks).
Free entrance for kids under 8 years.

Be an Agent for Change, make a difference by supporting Fair Trade and buying products certified Fairtrade or with the "Fair Trade Lebanon" mark; use your purchasing power to contribute in improving lives! 

NEW: Fair Trade Day Morning Hike 

On the same morning of May 21st, Fair Trade Lebanon is organizing a smooth 3-hour hike in Wadi El Salib (Kfardebian) with guide Naïm Mhanna, before joining the celebration at Saint George's convent in Roumiyeh. 

Hike details:
Departure & pick up time: 7:30 AM at Dora (Free parking next to Byblos Bank).
Hike in Wadi El Salib: from 8:30 AM until 11:30 AM approximately (followed by transport to the event, 15 minutes ride to reach convent).
Return: 4 PM at Dora.
Price adult: 55 USD 
Price 8 to 18 years: 25 USD
Free for under 8 years.

Price includes transport, guide, and Fair Trade Day ticket with rural lunch at the convent.

Make sure to wear suitable shoes and bring your water for the hike! 

For hike reservations: 
Call or email M. Guillaume Serillon
[email protected]
M: 71 88 50 54
T: 05 952 153 

About Fair Trade Lebanon:

Fair Trade Lebanon (FTL) is an NGO created in 2006 in order to support Lebanese farmers in remote areas. It all started in 2004, when FTL founders decided to do something about the disastrous living conditions in many remote villages of Lebanon. FTL decided to work hand in hand with farmers, local civil organizations and other NGOs to establish networks of support and production.
FTL supports small cooperatives and seeks new markets for their products. FTL offers a variety of quality products selected with care, according to international fair trade standards.
FTL is member of the World Fair Trade Organization since September 2010. 
www.fairtradelebanon.org

* What is Fair Trade?

Fair Trade is a trading partnership, based on dialogue, transparency and respect which seeks greater equity in international trade. It contributes to sustainable development by offering better trading conditions to, and securing the rights of, marginalized producers and workers.