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Fair Trade and Economic Justice In his papal encyclical Peace on Earth Pope John XXIII stresses the need for all people to provide for the universal common good of the global family.  All people have the right to life, food, clothing, shelter, health care, education and work with a just wage.  Human dignity, which is given by God to every person, flourishes where each person has the ability to adequately care for themselves and their family, and the ability to contribute back to the community to which they belong. These concepts of human dignity and care for the common good of all people are born out in the acts of compassion Jesus Christ bestows upon the poor and down trodden of his society and in the actions of the early Church who in community encouraged the contribution of gifts of each individual while sharing what each had for the common good of all. Southeastern Wisconsin Fair Trade Inititives Four Corners of the World   Fair Trade Store Milwaukee Clean Clothes Campaign Fair Trade Milwaukee Web Site A Shopping Guide to Fair Trade Coffee, Tea, Chocolate and Fruit in Southeastern Wisconsin   A Labor Day Reflection on Immigration and Work - Most Rev. Nicholas DiMarzio: Bishop of Brooklyn
Four Corners of the World Fair Trade Store Catholics for Peace and Justice supports the efforts of SWIFT" the Southeastern Wisconsin Initiative for Fair Trade .  The mission of SWIFT is "Working for Peace by Achieving Justice through Fair Trade." A more recent new inititive of SWIFT is the Four Corners of the World fair trade store.  We invite you to come visit the store at 5401 West Vilet Street in Milwaukee.  Discover indigenous originals with modern style, including clothing, home decor, gifts, musical instruments and jewelry from over thiry countries.  And, of course, you'll find fair trade coffee and chocolate! Four Corners of the World Fair Trade Store Location: 5401 West Vliet Street, Milwaukee Open: Tues - Fri: noon to 5 pm Sat: 10 am to 4 pm Phone: 414-443-9606 www.fairtrademilwaukee.org [ Back to Top ] .
Milwaukee Clean Clothes Campaign A fundamental Catholic belief is that of valuing and respecting the sacredness of human life. As Catholics, we believe that each person has a God-given right to respect and dignity.  Our Catholic Social Teaching has inspired a "Clean Clothes Campaign" as a means of becoming a Clean Clothes Community. The focus of this Campaign is to gain a greater understanding of the issue of sweatshops and what we can do about them in a positive way. It brings home the important questions: “Where do my clothes come from?” and “Who makes my clothes and under what conditions?” This understanding of sweatshops brings a personal awareness and provide encouragement to parents, teachers and students to purchase school uniforms, as well as spirit and sports wear, that are made under just working conditions. This is not about boycotting, nor about marching in the streets. It is about making moral decisions. It is about respecting life! Clean Clothes Campaign Resources can be found on the Milwaukee Archdiocean Website through this link "Clean Clothes Campaign". Also check out the resources below. Shopping Guide for School Clothing Shopping Guide for Family Clothing [ Back to Top ]