This fantastic workshop created by Oxfam Canada and the Vancouver Fair Trade Coffee Network outlines everything a facilitator needs to know to put on an amazing workshop. The guide includes agendas for either one or two hour workshops. Add in multimedia clips to make the session come alive! The workshop covers:

Facilitator tips

Detailed agendas with discussion questions

Multiple handouts

Evaluation sheets

Delve into the more than 500 year-old tradition of rug making with our free "Introduction to Oriental Rugs" seminar. 

Wall Hangings From Bolivia

Exhibit open from May 5, to May 15.

Marvel at the beauty of original art wall hangings by Artesania Sorata, a well-known fair trade cooperative based in La Paz, Bolivia. Now over 25 years old, the group has a workshop in La Paz, working almost exclusively with alpaca wool.

Beit Zatoun is hosting World Fair Trade Day which falls on the day before Mother's Day - surprise! Guaranteed - you will find something for your Mom and/or yourself.

The fair is organized by Faces of Fair Trade, a collection of small, independent vendors bring you delightful fairly traded crafts from around the world. Types of items available:

Silk purses from Cambodia, Finger puppet sets from Bolivia, African jewelry and artifacts, Mexican dresses, Baskets from Rwanda, Silver jewelry from Thailand, Crafts from India and Columbia, Olive oil and other items from Palestine. Also participating: Ten Thousand Villages & The YWCA International Boutique