Vic Student Forums Mobilising Schools for a 'Fairer World'

"A group of Berwick students has joined forces to change the world - one cup of coffee at a time." - that's what the local paper had to say about St Margaret's Vision Group, and we couldn't be prouder!

CHECK OUT THE ARTICLE HERE

As part of their efforts campaigning around Fairtrade Fortnight the St Margaret Vision Group in Victoria ran a Don't Trade Lives Student Forum to engage their school and surrounding schools on the issue of slavery. Sounding the ethical consumerism trumpet, attendees got to hear all about Fairtrade and how they can start to fuel a movement of consumers who demand products that are slave-free.

Hosting speakers like Tim Costello as well as Jason Wood MP (local Member of Parliament for Latrobe) and Lynette Keleher (local Greens Councillor) they started to engage their local government and work towards the City of Casey becoming a certified Fairtrade Community. Jason Wood MP, even committed to sourcing Fairtrade products for his work place!

With an audience of well over 100 young people and teachers, and at least 8 schools represented, we are excited to see the vision groups this event can birth in the surrounding area!

Earlier this year in April, Glen Waverley Secondary Vision Group also ran a Don't Trade Lives Student Forum and we have seen groups like Brentwood Secondary Vision Group birthed and going strong! The Monash Council have are also pursuing status as a Fairtrade Community and their Glen Waverley Vision Group Leader Daniel Christianz now sits on the Steering Committee.

Congratulations to St Margarets and Glen Waverley Vision Groups - you are our heros!

The domino effect that happens when young people inspire other young people is truly amazing!