Calendar
Fair Trade Outreach/Sales: volunteers needed
Volunteers are needed at all of the following events to staff sales and outreach tables for IRTF. If you are interested please call 216.961.0003 or email Sarah@irtfcleveland.org.
- No Fair Trade Events Currently Scheduled
If you are aware of any other fair trade bazaars, please let us know. We'd love to be there!
Calendar Events:
- 2nd Tuesdays of Every Month: Shop for Peace at the Cleveland Food Coop
- Sat, Feb 2: Dine Out for Peace at Bar Cento and Bier Markt
- Sat, Feb 6: 11th Annual IRTF Social Justice Teach-In
- Wed, Feb 17: Information Session about Intercultural Teen Delegation to Nicaragua
- Thu, Mar 18: Information Session about Intercultural Teen Delegation to Nicaragua
- July 13-17: Intercultural Teen Delegation to Nicaragua
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Second Tuesday of Every Month Shop for Peace at the Cleveland Food Co-op
On the second Tuesday of each month you can benefit Cleveland Peace Action, Women Speak Out for Peace & Justice and InterReligious Task Force, simply by doing something we all have to do. Grocery shopping. The Co-Op will generously donate a portion of your total to the three organizations. All you need to do is mention one of the organizations to the cashier when you check out.
The Food Co-op is located at 11702 Euclid Avenue in Cleveland.
Hours:
Monday - Saturday 9am-8pm
Sunday 10am-6pm.
Call the Co-op at (216) 791-3890 or go to www.clevelandfoodcoop.org for more information on the wonderful things the Food Co-op has to offer. -
Tuesday, February 2nd Dine Out for Peace at Bar Cento and Bier Markt
4:30 pm - 2:30 am
Bar Cento / Bier Markt - 1948 W. 25 Street, Ohio City—Cleveland
benefit for Cleveland Peace Action, InterReligious Task Force on Central America (IRTF), and Women Speak Out for Peace and Justice. Enjoy a fine selection of beer and wine while enjoying pizza, special Ohio Fries, or one of many other unique creation from Cleveland’s top new restaurants of 2008!Say, “I’m with Dine Out for Peace!” and 15% of your purchase will benefit the peace groups. Good for take-out, dine-in, and bar.
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Saturday, February 6th 11th Annual IRTF Social Justice Teach-In
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Dolan Science Center, John Carroll University, 20700 N. Park Blvd, University Hts., 44118
IRTF's 11th annual Social Justice Teach-In is a great opportunity for PEOPLE OF ALL AGES to learn about critical human rights issues and practice hands-on skills to organize for peace, economic justice, and human rights.This annual event attracts 150-200 participants, many from area high schools and colleges. The Teach-In will provide participants with information, practical skills, and resources to support their own social justice programming at their schools, congregations, or with IRTF!
Register online for 2010 IRTF Social Justice Teach-In
More info on the 2010 IRTF Social Justice Teach-In
2010 IRTF Social Justice Teach-In Flyer -
Wednesday, February 17th Information Session about Intercultural Teen Delegation to Nicaragua
6-8 PM at the IRTF Office (3606 Bridge Avenue, 44113)
Enjoy a light dinner and learn the basics about this unique opportunity to experience the reality of Central American rural living, work on a community project, live with a Nicaraguan family, and receive training to become a teenager for social change. The IRTF/Witness for Peace Teen Delegation to Nicaragua is an opportunity for Cleveland area high school students to join with others from around the U.S. to learn about the impacts of U.S. policies on the people of Nicaragua. Eligible to rising 10th graders up to graduating high school seniors who seek to learn about life in Nicaragua and impacts of U.S. policies and global economics. Spanish knowledge is helpful but not required.Read more information on the Delegation
Flyer for the Intercultural Teen Delegation to Nicaragua -
Thursday, March 18th Information Session about Intercultural Teen Delegation to Nicaragua
6-8 PM at the IRTF Office (3606 Bridge Avenue, 44113)
Enjoy a light dinner and learn the basics about this unique opportunity to experience the reality of Central American rural living, work on a community project, live with a Nicaraguan family, and receive training to become a teenager for social change. The IRTF/Witness for Peace Teen Delegation to Nicaragua is an opportunity for Cleveland area high school students to join with others from around the U.S. to learn about the impacts of U.S. policies on the people of Nicaragua. Eligible to rising 10th graders up to graduating high school seniors who seek to learn about life in Nicaragua and impacts of U.S. policies and global economics. Spanish knowledge is helpful but not required.Read more information on the Delegation
Flyer for the Intercultural Teen Delegation to Nicaragua -
July 13-17 Intercultural Teen Delegation to Nicaragua
Join this unique opportunity to experience the reality of Central American rural living, work on a community project, live with a Nicaraguan family, and receive training to become a teenager for social change.
The IRTF/Witness for Peace Teen Delegation to Nicaragua is an opportunity for Cleveland area high school students to join with others from around the U.S. to learn about the impacts of U.S. policies on the people of Nicaragua.
- Tour a MAQUILADORA (assembly-for-export factory) and speak with management about LABOR RIGHTS & FOREIGN INVESTMENT
- Speak with representatives from the U.S. EMBASSY
- Visit SCHOOLS AND HEALTH CENTERS and meet with community leaders
- ENJOY the beautiful lakes, mountains and beaches of Nicaragua
- Spend four days living and working with NICARAGUAN FAMILIES in rural communities
- Learn about the crushing impacts of World Bank and International Monetary Fund policies on the Nicaraguan people and the STRUGGLE FOR DEBT RELIEF
- Receive training in how to BE A TEENAGER FOR SOCIAL CHANGE!
WHO IS ELIGIBLE? Rising 10th graders to graduating high school seniors who seek to learn about life in Nicaragua and impacts of U.S. policies and global economics. Spanish knowledge is helpful but not required.
COST: $1100, plus round-trip airfare from Cleveland to Managua. Orientation, meals, in-country transport are included. IRTF can help with fundraising ideas!
INFORMATION SESSIONS: All interested teens must attend one of the informational sessions, February 17th or March 18th. Parents are encouraged to attend as well.