Youth for Fair Trade Conference Y4FT2010

[Youth for Fair Trade]

18-25? Love fashion, technology, food & drink?

Have fun discovering how you can help improve the lives of the people that make the stuff you love. Y4FT2010 – Youth for Fair Trade 2010 – is this year’s ultimate event for young people keen to find out more about Fair Trade.

Some of this year’s event highlights, building on last year’s successful conference, include:

• Fair Tech – The importance of fair trade in the supply chain in the fashion industry and how technologies like social media can be used to promote fair trade campaigns
• Talk to the Experts – Meet the experts and engage in debate with leading figures from organisations including Coventry University Fashion Department, Divine Chocolate and the Fairtrade Foundation
• Slum It – Experience first-hand what it feels like to work in some of the factories that make the clothes we wear
• Discover your Taste – Sample both Fairtrade and non Fairtrade chocolate, wines, and soft drinks and see which ones you prefer
• Make it Happen – Learn how to convert your school, college or university to Fairtrade.

PLUS films, workshops, food, music, networking and much more…

This 3 day action-packed event is taking place from the 29^th to 31^st October 2010 at Coventry University.

Don’t miss out on your chance to be a part of this ground-breaking conference and meet like-minded people. Places are great value at £22 for the full weekend or only £17.99 “Early Bird Special” if booked by 15^th October

“Crash pad” accommodation (bring your own sleeping bag) can also be booked at £6 a night.

Some small grants may be available. Places are limited so book now! http://www.Y4FT2010.com or call David on [phone].

Join the y4ft2010 group on the this site!