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Enjoy Fair Trade Beer

The craft beer phenomenon has led to an explosion of local breweries. There have been many positive effects of this trend - job creation, the revitalization of local neighborhoods, and more local restaurants. More people are interested in supporting

Support the S.O.A.P. Project

The S.O.A.P. Project is focused on educating the public about human trafficking and increasing awareness of its prevalence. It also serves as a hands-on way to reach out to trafficking victims. S.O.A.P. stands for Save Our Adolescents from Prostituti

Cook with Fair Trade Herbs

There are many benefits to using fair trade herbs and spices. These crops tend to be more environmentally sustainable, and the profits from them tend to be invested in local communities. Schools thrive. New clinics open. When you flavor your food wit

Read "Survivor Stories"

From the brick kilns of India to the mines of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, people held in modern-day enslavement toil anonymously. They endure indignity and abuse. "Free The Slaves," an anti-enslavement NGO, has collected some of their stori

View the Modern Slavery Map

Click the button above to view the Modern Slavery Map. As awareness about modern day enslavement grows, more and more businesses are joining the fight against human trafficking. The Global Business Coalition Against Human Trafficking (GBCAT) is a bus

Learn About A Modern Day Freedom Seeker In Cincinnati

Mauritanian Refugees in Ohio Mauritania, a country in northwest Africa, outlawed enslavement in 1981. It was the last country on earth to do so. Due to the fact that Mauritania is mostly desert and the rule of law is relatively weak, modern day ensla

Have a Fair Trade Summer Barbecue

The weather is warming up in the Northern Hemisphere which means that summer is just around the corner! It's a time to get outside and cook outside with your loved ones. If you are planning a BBQ, picnic, or camping trip Fair Trade USA has you covere

Get Trained to Recognize the Signs of Human Trafficking

In Person and Online Training There are many lists out there meant to help you identify potential red flags for human trafficking. For example, there are lists of warning signs of human trafficking at airports, and lists about massage parlors. By and

Learn How to be a Modern-Day Abolitionist with Free Educational Materials

Videos, Podcasts, and Interviews The University of Toledo offers a variety of educational resources on human and labor trafficking through their Human Trafficking and Social Justice Institute. They include Ted Talks, PBS documentaries, and informatio

Swap One Beauty Product for a Fair Trade One

Fair Trade Lip Balm, Mascara, and Body Scrub Many cosmetic companies use enslaved labor. For example ingredients such as cocoa, vanilla, and mica have been linked to child labor. If you wear makeup or have any kind of beauty regimen fair trade altern