Nominations for the Virgin Holidays Responsible Tourism Awards are now open.
The central tenet of the Awards is that all types of tourism – from niche to mainstream – can and should be operated in a way that respects and benefits destinations and local people.
http://www.responsibletourismawards.com/
Tuesday, 14 April 2009
Friday, 10 April 2009
ethical.tv
www.ethical.tv is the first dedicated global online TV website for films, stories, news and views about ethical lifestyle issues that affect people across the world.
There's some great clips to watch about Fair Trade, including the story behind Divine and Sir Steve Redgrave's experiences with the Fairtrade cotton farmers in Mali, like the ones that supply many wonderful products to Fairgift.
There's some great clips to watch about Fair Trade, including the story behind Divine and Sir Steve Redgrave's experiences with the Fairtrade cotton farmers in Mali, like the ones that supply many wonderful products to Fairgift.
Tuesday, 7 April 2009
Nominations Open for Women's Social Leadership Awards 2009
Great women in the world generate human and environmental wealth, across sectors.
These women are influential leaders, connectors and social entrepreneurs who change people’s lives for the better. We call them Social Leaders.
The Women’s Social Leadership Awards promote their talent.
Nominate yourself or another exceptional woman who has shown great social leadership through
1- A Social Business
2- A Network
3- An Employees’ initiative in a larger company
Show how this female social leader has contributed to generate a great positive social impact, how she is an inspiration for her peers and her communities, how she sustains her project, learns from it and is not afraid to be radical at times.
“Radical simply means ‘grasping things at the root’”. Angela Davis
To nominate, go to http://bit.ly/oI75g
Nominations open to UK residents only and open until 20th of April 2009.
Results will be made public on May 15th in London. Prizes involve unique learning opportunities.
“Growing according to ecological principles is key”. Julie Brown - Winner 2008 with Growing Communities
These women are influential leaders, connectors and social entrepreneurs who change people’s lives for the better. We call them Social Leaders.
The Women’s Social Leadership Awards promote their talent.
Nominate yourself or another exceptional woman who has shown great social leadership through
1- A Social Business
2- A Network
3- An Employees’ initiative in a larger company
Show how this female social leader has contributed to generate a great positive social impact, how she is an inspiration for her peers and her communities, how she sustains her project, learns from it and is not afraid to be radical at times.
“Radical simply means ‘grasping things at the root’”. Angela Davis
To nominate, go to http://bit.ly/oI75g
Nominations open to UK residents only and open until 20th of April 2009.
Results will be made public on May 15th in London. Prizes involve unique learning opportunities.
“Growing according to ecological principles is key”. Julie Brown - Winner 2008 with Growing Communities
Saturday, 4 April 2009
Fairtrade Fortnight Awards
Did you organise an event in Fairtrade Fortnight? Did you take a photo that captures all the fun and frolics of Fairtrade Fortnight?
If so, you could be in with a chance of winning a fabulous prize - photographic equipment or a cash prize for your campaign group. Read more and download an entry form here.
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