Have a coffee for Oxfam- May 15th

While we here in Grey Lynn, Ponsonby and Westmere, live in the heart of coffee culture, millions of coffee growers in the developing world are struggling to earn a living. You can make a difference while having your coffee and learn more about Fair Trade.  Oxfam run this event and this is what they sent us.

Take part in Oxfam’s Biggest Coffee Break and help fight poverty – one cup at a time.

Last year over 7,000 people – from Gore to Kaitaia – took part in Oxfam’s Biggest Coffee Break 2008, raising awareness and money to help struggling growers to work their way out of poverty.

This Fairtrade Fortnight, you can help make a difference – register online now !

It’s easy. All you have to do is organise a Coffee Break for your friends or workmates during Fairtrade Fortnight (May 2-17). – in your home, at work, at your coffee group, at your school … wherever!

Oxfam’s Biggest Coffee Break 2009 takes place on May 15, but you can hold your Coffee Break at any time during Fairtrade Fortnight.

We will send you a free fundraising kit with everything you need (including delicious Atomic Fairtrade coffee or hot chocolate) to introduce your friends to Fairtrade and to raise money to support Oxfam’s work