About this Event
Fairtrade Fortnight - "What Fairtrade means to farmers in Palestine" with speaker Taysir Arbasi
Advocacy and Liaison in Palestine & Non-Executive Board member at Zaytoun
Taysir has been working with Zaytoun since our founding years. An advocate of the power of fair trade in supporting community resilience, he grew up in the Salfeet district which is an area highly dependent on olive cultivation, and one which has seen much of its rich agricultural resources confiscated through the construction of illegal Israeli settlements
In addition to his work with Zaytoun he has worked with an international NGO on advocacy and development projects in Palestine for over 20 years.
Access: This location has step-free access, accessible toilets, and nearby bus stops, a taxi rank, and loading bay outside the front of the Church on Lothian Road.
Event Location: The Cornerstone at St John’s is the refurbished church hall area located above the Red Cockerel Cafe. You can find the church hall entrance by walking past the Peace Mural after entering from the Princes Street gate.
Event: This event will include speakers, the opportunity to buy Palestinian goods and also meet other people. The event will run for approximately 1-1.5 hours.
Event venue & nearby stays
EH2 4BJ, St John's Cornerstone Centre, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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