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Sasha Caldera

Sasha Caldera holds a bachelor’s in Political Science and an extended minor in Economics from Simon Fraser University. Additionally, Sasha has a MA in Intercultural and International Communication from Royal Roads University. In 2009, Sasha co-founded Fair Trade Vancouver, and International Development Drinks, a bi-monthly social event for the International Development community in Vancouver, British Columbia.

Articles

Saint Mary's craft co-operative helps Indian women overcome gender barriers and double earnings
World
Sasha Caldera
Jan 8th, 2012
Handmade crafts make great holiday presents, but how can Canadians ensure a genuine difference for a communities in developing countries? This story explores a Fair Trade co-operative in India.
Indian cotton farmers maneuver between fair trade, Monsanto and debt in search of better life
World
Sasha Caldera
Dec 15th, 2011
Ever think about the cotton in your products? This is a must-read article about the big ethical issues faced by farmers.
The forgotten workers of Little Rann
World
Sasha Caldera
Nov 24th, 2011
A close-up look at the young men who work in appalling conditions to supply India with salt.
Vancouver Whitecaps Team Up With Local Refugee Youth at 1st Annual Fair Trade Soccer Match in Surrey
Sports
Sasha Caldera
Sep 1st, 2010
On August 28th 2010, over 700 enthusiastic soccer fans attended the 1st Annual Fair Trade Soccer Match in Whalley to watch members of the Vancouver Whitecaps and local refugee youths take on the Surd
Vancouver becomes first major Fair Trade City in Canada
Earth Matters
Sasha Caldera
May 6th, 2010
On May 6th 2010, the Vancouver City Council passed a motion to endorse an application to become a Fair Trade Town, which has made Vancouver the first major city in Canada to achieve this status....
A New Year's Resolution for a Better World
Environment
Sasha Caldera
Dec 29th, 2009
This just in: A New Year’s resolution for a better world.  Amidst all the fervor throughout the holiday season, New Year’s Day proves to be a sluggish reminder to make good on your not-so...
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