Local and State Affiliates and Friends
KIRABO - Kirabo, 215 Ann St., 337-8000 East Lansing
Celebrating its one year anniversary in September , this fair trade store has endeared itself into the hearts of all of us in greater Lansing's compassionate community. Selling everything from sweaters, to CD racks, singing bowls, to jewelry, these gorgeous and exotic goods travel from all corners of the world to East Lansing. Kirabo is active at many local trade shows, so be sure to check the Events Blog to stay current.
http://www.kirabofairtrade.com
Esperanza en Accion -
"Hope through Action" is a non-profit fair trade organization working with Nicaraguan producers and their families to help empower those peoples who produce the wonderful products available through Esperanza.
http://www.esperanzaenaccion.org/
Professor Paulette L. Stenzel
A Professor of International Business Law in the Eli Broad College of Business and Eli Broad Graduate School of Management at Michigan State University, Professor Stenzel is a boundless source of energy and help, the greatest resource we have for Fair Trade at MSU; please do take a look at her research, and we highly recommend seeing any presentation associated with her. Always enlightening and enjoyable.
www.tradeandsustainability.com
Bonnie Bucqueroux
Part of the MSU family, former Agriculture Journalist, climate and sustainability activist, and all around good person. She is part of sustainablefarmer.com and does her own blog there.
http://www.sustainablefarmer.com/index.html