The World University Service of Canada (WUSC) committee of Algoma University in conjunction with Fair Trade Algoma will be holding a Ten Thousand Villages Open Market Sale on Sunday September 7th. The sale will take place from 10am until 4pm at the George Leach Centre on the campus of Algoma University. Ten Thousand Villages is a non-profit organization that facilitates ethical trade between consumers in the Global North and artisans and farmers in developing countries.
"We're going to be offering hundreds of unique and beautiful items including crafts, home decor items, food, music, toys and more," says Rebecca Stuebing, a WUSC committee member and Algoma University student. "There will also be fair trade and organic coffee, tea and bake sale items available all day for purchase."
Interested shoppers will also be able to receive information on local farmer co-operatives and community supported agriculture projects.
The proceeds from the fundraiser will go to support WUSC's Student Refugee Program. Each year Algoma University's WUSC committee provides financial support for a refugee student to become a permanent resident of Canada and attend Algoma University. This year's student is Noel Wakana, a refugee from the African nation of Malawi.
"Most of us can't even begin to imagine the hardships and suffering refugees endure," says Stuebing. "We're very proud to be a part of WUSC's Student Refugee Program and we hope that the community will join with us in supporting this worthwhile cause through fundraisers like the Ten Thousand Villages Open Market event."
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