Archive for 2007
Wholesome Happenings! (London)
A week of sunshine and interesting happenings. London School of Economics visited People Tree with “Proteus,” an executive programme which aims to inspire business leaders through creative experiences – They came to learn about Fair Trade and what we do at People Tree.
World Fair Trade Day – May 12th
People Tree celebrated in Japan with a huge event, thanks to extensive media coverage that brought over 850 people to seminars and workshops on Fair Trade. Presentations were made by two of People Trees key partners Joshi Kailash from Tara Projects and Mr Gomarthi from Reaching the Unreached. Both have had long careers in Fair Trade and are key activists in protecting children from exploitation.
Poisoned any farmers recently, darling?
Can you help us bring organic cotton to Bangladesh?
Social Entrepreneur’s Summitt 2007 – Zurich
So it’s official – Social business is not a trend – it’s a paradigm shift! Dozens of Social Entrepreneurs like me were glad to hear this (we were at the Schwab Foundation for Social Entrepreneurship – Social Entrepreneurs Summit in Rüschlikon, Switzerland before Davos.) Just in the knick of time too – or is it? The snow caps that surround this beautiful venue looked like spring – global warming has changed the landscape – and the locals were muttering about spring flowers already in bloom. The leaders of the financial institutions, insurance companies and businesses look nervous.
Happy New Year!
Sorry for the rather long silence. I’ve been working at People tree in Japan for three weeks on some amazing projects. We were so busy, I only got two days off over Christmas!
Back in London now, times are exciting too.
