Human Trafficking Awareness Day: On Monday, January 11th, at 7:00pm Traffick Free will host an awareness event in partnership with the Illinois Rescue and Restore Coalition. We will be screening the documentary, Cargo: Innocence Lost, followed by a panel discussion with Chicago's top anti-trafficking experts. For more details, see the attached flyer, and spread the word! More info here.
Fair Trade Wine and Chocolate Tasting: Come sip, taste, learn and shop with us at our Fair Trade Wine and Chocolate Tasting, with guest speaker Bonnie McIntyre of International Justice Mission. Mark your calendar for Thursday, January 14th from 7:30-9:30pm at Greenheart Shop (1911 W. Division).
*Sip* delectable fair trade wines supplied by local Chicago distributors.
*Taste* scrumptious fair trade chocolate donated by the Greenheart Shop.
*Learn* about human trafficking on the front lines from Bonnie McIntyre of International
Justice Mission in Cambodia.
*Sip* delectable fair trade wines supplied by local Chicago distributors.
*Taste* scrumptious fair trade chocolate donated by the Greenheart Shop.
*Learn* about human trafficking on the front lines from Bonnie McIntyre of International
Justice Mission in Cambodia.
*Shop* bags by Malia Designs and other fair trade, slavery free products at Greenheart Shop.
Malia Designs was formed to increase economic opportunity for women in developing countries, and to support local and international non-profit organizations that fight human trafficking in Southeast Asia. Their products are made by non-profit organizations that employ disadvantaged people in developing countries as well as small family producers.
Lia of Malia Designs will be at the event to introduce her products and discuss her business. For more information on Malia Designs, go to http://www.maliadesigns.com/
The Greenheart Shop, which will provide the event space, is a non-profit, fair trade store in Chicago carrying items that are both sustainably and ethically produced. Greenheart offers a wide variety of goods including recycled accessories and handbags, home goods, gourmet treats, cookbooks, glassware, jewelry, toys, personal care, clothing and more!
Greenheart believes consumers have the power to affect positive World change by supporting sustainable and fair business practices in their purchasing choices. For more information about Green Shop, access http://www.greenheartshop.org/
Pay $5 for an advanced ticket (contact morganoel@gmail.com) or $10 at the door to enjoy an evening of discussion and impact with Traffick Free.
Pay $5 for an advanced ticket (contact morganoel@gmail.com) or $10 at the door to enjoy an evening of discussion and impact with Traffick Free.
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