Wake up world!  That is the message going out on 9 May 2009.

World Fair Trade Day celebrates Fair Trade with, literally, worldwide events.  There are Fairtrade breakfast, markets, carnivals, processions and more.  You name, they are going to be doing it!

The World Fair Trade Organisation, formerly IFAT (International Fair Trade Association) says that it has taken 60 years to get to World Fair Trade 2009 and it is vital we do not take another 60 years to make life better for millions of people living in poverty with the threat of climate change hanging over them.

The annual celebration has been going since 2001 and is marked in 70 countries.  It showcases Fairtrade products on the day.

I’ll put together a list of UK events and place them on a newsletter so people can support them.  The day should be a great way of promoting Fair Trade.