All year long, Chicago Fair Trade (CFT), the largest fair trade coalition in the country, works tirelessly to grow the fair trade movement. For fifteen years, CFT has organized fair trade markets, panels, film screenings, speaking tours, fashion shows, passed legislation, taught classes – the list goes on and on.
What is Globalfest?
Each fall, our community comes together to celebrate fair trade and our collective successes at our annual fundraiser, Globalfest, THE premier fair trade party of the year.
On November 12, 2021, more than two hundred of our fair trade supporters will join us for Globalfest at the Newberry Library for an evening of live music, festive food and drink, and a wildly popular silent auction.
At this year’s Globalfest, we will honor two Changemakers: WorldFinds and Nasreen Sheikh.
- In addition to providing fair trade work to over 700 artisans, WorldFinds is one of the most active supporters and promoters of the fair trade movement both locally and nationally. This year, they celebrate 20 years in business.
- Nasreen Sheikh is a survivor of modern-day slavery, a social entrepreneur, a human rights advocate and international speaker. Nasreen is one of the most powerful young women we have ever had the privilege of knowing.
Fair trade is more important & relevant than ever.
While this past year has been incredibly trying, we are continuously in awe of the resiliency of our fair trade business members and partners. We are also hopeful: many of the issues we fair traders have been championing for years – i.e. responsible supply chains, fair compensation, etc. – are in the spotlight and on the radar like never before.
CFT, a 501c3 non-profit organization, invites you to support this movement by sponsoring this celebration. Sponsoring this event is a great way to reach our growing network of ethical consumers, letting them know that your business is committed to building a better, more just and equitable world.
P.S. Fair trade is our future! 90% of Gen Z consumers believe that companies should be addressing environmental and social issues (McKinsey & Co.). Sponsoring Globalfest shows your commitment to these important issues!
