Egypt Crafts invites you to the third annual Fair Trade Event, Fair Trade:
An Alternative Approach to Trade and Development.

The event will take place at El-Sawy Cultural Wheel from October 25 the to the 30th.
During this Fair Trade week, many activities will take place: including a handicraft products exhibition and a pictures' exhibition.
Throughout the event the handicraft producers groups will be live and in action; they will show their own techniques and styles and they will teach people how to make these wonderful crafts.

During the week two main events will take place.

25th of October from 7 p.m. until 10.30 p.m.: The Opening.

The Fair Trade Egypt Foundation will be presented with interventions by:

• Ms. Mona El Sayed - General Manager Egypt Crafts

• Mr. Bassem Saroufim - Chairman of the Board of Trustees-Fair Trade Egypt Foundation

• "Arza'q- Fair Trade Stories" a documentary film by Director Islam Lofty.

Followed by an open discussion where everyone will hopefully have worked up an appetite, food will be served. This meal will be prepared by the "Future Women For Delicious Food."
We'll end the night with a concert featuring DIMA group.

29th of October from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.: The Workshop - Fair Trade: a solution for small handicraft and agro producers.

• The Speakers will be:
  Dr. Reem Saad, Research Associate Professor at the Social Research Center at The American University in Cairo

• Ms. Joan Karanja, Regional Director-COFTA (Cooperation for Fair Trade in Africa)

• Dr. Zohra Merabet, Executive Director-NSCE (North South Consultants Exchange)

On this occasion will be a round table discussion with the participation of the producer groups' representatives.
It will be an important occasion to reflect on and share knowledge and experiences on Fair Trade.

For further details/questions please e-mail:
apoupartiskandar@fairtradeegypt.org

 

 

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