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Empowering educational institutions to lead the way in fair trade, ethical sourcing, and environmental stewardship.

Project Overview

Building a sustainable future through education, ethical sourcing, and community engagement.

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Vision

Empowering educational institutions to lead the way in fair trade, ethical sourcing, and environmental stewardship.

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Mission

Transforming campuses into hubs of sustainability, fostering responsible consumption.

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Core Objectives

  • Implement Fairtrade frameworks in schools.
  • Create a ripple effect from classrooms to supply chains.
  • Align with UN Sustainable Development Goals.

Impact Dashboard

Demonstrating tangible reach and community involvement across multiple regions.

5,000+

Students Engaged

7

Campuses Participating

100+

Fairtrade Activities

500+

Trees Planted

100+

Organizations Engaged

Participating Schools

Integrating sustainability into the curriculum and daily school life across India.

Participating Schools

VidyaGyan Leadership Academies

Sitapur Bulandshahr Chennai

Shiv Nadar Schools

Noida Gurgaon Chennai

Habitat Schools

Gurgaon Pune Bangalore

University Campuses

Leading the Fairtrade designation process at Shiv Nadar Institution of Eminence.

Participating Campuses
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Shiv Nadar Institution of Eminence

Delhi NCR
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Shiv Nadar Institution of Eminence

Chennai
University Campus
Designation Process
1

Steering Committee

Establish representatives driving sustainable initiatives.

2

Fairtrade Policy

Develop and adopt a campus-wide Fairtrade policy.

3

Product Availability

Ensure ethical products are available across campus.

4

Campaigns

Organize awareness campaigns and student engagement.

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Service Learning

Integrate Fairtrade into experiential learning projects.

Path to School Designation

A progressive journey from awareness to achievement in fair trade education.

STAGE 1

FairAware

  • Forming Assembly
  • Steering Committee
  • Raising Awareness
STAGE 2

FairActive

  • Classroom Learning
  • Campaigning
  • Fairtrade Switch
STAGE 3

FairAchiever

  • Community Outreach
  • Formal Policies
  • Assessment

External Partners

These partnerships amplify the project impact and ensure alignment with national and global standards.

Fairtrade India

Providing certification standards, educational resources, and global network access.

Supporting the "Fairtrade India Schools" program.

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HCL Foundation

Offering strategic support and community outreach.

Integrating the "HCL Trust My E-Haat" initiative for artisan support.

Partners

Key Activities & Events

Driving change through conferences, celebrations, and student-led campaigns.

Activities

2nd Fairtrade India Conference

Sept 2025

A platform for sharing best practices and student innovations.

Co-operatives Development Conference

Focusing on the role of co-ops in sustainable supply chains.

HCL Trust My E-Haat Celebration

Showcasing artisan products and promoting ethical consumerism.

Student-Led Initiatives

Workshops, tree plantation drives, and Fairtrade Switch campaigns.

Project Timeline

Key milestones in our journey toward sustainable campuses.

Jan 2024

Grant Awarded

Shiv Nadar Grant secured for the initiative.

Aug 2024

Project Launch

Official launch of the SPC Initiative.

Jan 2025

School Selection

Partner schools identified and onboarded.

Sept 2025

Fairtrade Conference

2nd Fairtrade India Conference hosted.

Dec 2025

Impact Assessment

Comprehensive evaluation of project outcomes.

Student Voices

Hear from the students who are leading the change.

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β€œLearning about fair trade has changed how I see every product I buy.”


Empowerment

Students are not just participants but leaders driving the change.

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β€œWe are building a future where ethical choices are the norm, not the exception.”


Outcome

Creating a generation of conscious consumers and ethical leaders.

Future Roadmap

Our vision for expanding the impact of sustainable production and consumption.

Expansion

Scaling the model to more institutions across India.

Resource Library

Developing a digital repository of toolkits and policy templates.

Deepening Impact

Strengthening supply chain links and increasing ethical procurement.

Call to Action

Join the movement for a sustainable and fair future.

Together, we can make a difference.

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