Host a Holiday Boutique

You share your passion for Fair Trade. We provide you with products so you can share the quality of Fair Trade goods. No high-pressure sales or complicated schemes. Aren’t you glad?

Holiday Boutiques

We believe that everyday purchases can break cycles of poverty around the world. And, we are well aware that it is really fun to invite your friends to a Holiday Boutique instead of an event in the middle of March. So, it is very exciting to be on the brink of the holiday season! We have Fair Traders who host what they call a ‘party with a purpose’, a ‘holiday boutique’, a ‘trunk show’ or a ‘world market’ in their home. Call it what you want! If you know that you and your friends will be purchasing gifts this holiday season, why not purchase beautiful gifts that have the potential to life other people out of poverty. Read the overview of how it works in What is a Fair Trader?

Depending on who you are inviting and how far along they are in understanding Fair Trade, you have a variety of options for your event. Coordinate with Rachel on when your event is scheduled so we can be sure to send you your “mini live catalog”, order forms, and other support materials in time for the event.

If you prefer to integrate Fair Trade education into an ongoing group, here are some other ideas:

Other Event Ideas

1. Highlight an issue your friends care about (global poverty, HIV/AIDS, human trafficking) and show a related documentary followed by a discussion. Offer Fair Trade as one solution to make a difference in breaking cycles of poverty and abuse.
2. Start a short-term Book Club and spend several weeks together learning about issues around the world and explore ways each individual can make steps towards making a difference. Highlight Fair Trade purchasing as an immediate next step, perhaps ending the Book Club with the Fair Trade Your Friends event.
3. Collaborate within your faith community, a neighborhood or school group to host an event at a regularly scheduled meeting. Feature a mini live catalog, have guests complete order forms and let us do the rest!