This week marks the second United States Social Forum, a gathering of activists, organizers, working people, poor people, and indigenous people from across the country. The aim of the Social Forum is to provide community leaders with the tools and knowledge to affect change in their cities, states, and countries. Known as the “Unconference,” the forum features a series of workshops, plenaries, work projects and arts & culture events. The workshops will discuss issues as diverse as race, social justice, sustainability, international relations, history, worker’s rights, and Fair Trade.
This year’s Social Forum will be held June 22-26 in Detroit, Michigan. Mayu will be attending the event, with a special focus on the events related to Fair Trade and the idea of a “solidarity economy”, of which Fair Trade practices form a part. Mayu is very excited to be a part of the Social Forum, for us it forms an important precursor to the landmark Fair Trade Futures Conference in September. For a follow-up on the U.S. Social Forum, stay tuned to Mayu’s blog, Twitter, and Facebook for more on human rights, fair trade, and development news!
