Activities
Key Activities & Events
The SPC Initiative is animated by a rich programme of activities — from large conferences to everyday classroom sessions, from tree planting drives to artisan celebrations. This page documents key activities and serves as the calendar for upcoming events.
Flagship Events
2nd Fairtrade India Conference
| **September 2025 | Shiv Nadar IoE, Delhi NCR** |
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The 2nd Fairtrade India Conference brought together educators, students, civil society leaders, and Fairtrade practitioners from across India for a landmark two-day event. The conference featured:
- Keynote addresses from Fairtrade India leadership and education sector leaders
- Student Innovation Showcase — presentations by students from all participating campuses on their Fairtrade projects
- Best Practice Exchange — facilitated sessions for schools to share methodologies and learnings
- Policy Workshop — educators and administrators developing shared frameworks for Fairtrade designation
- Fairtrade Bazaar — products from certified producers and HCL Trust My E-Haat artisans
Participants: Over 200 students, teachers, and practitioners from 15+ institutions across India.
HCL Trust My E-Haat Celebrations
| **Multiple campuses | 2024–2025** |
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The E-Haat celebrations are joyful campus events that bring the world of artisan production onto campus. Each event features:
- Live demonstration by artisan craftspersons
- Display and sale of Fairtrade-certified artisan products
- Student-led storytelling about the artisans' journeys
- Workshops on traditional crafts
- Panel discussions on ethical consumerism and fair pricing
Campuses hosting E-Haat: Delhi NCR, Chennai, VidyaGyan Sitapur, Habitat Gurugram
Co-operatives Development Conference
2025 (date TBC)
A focused conference exploring the role of cooperatives in building sustainable and fair supply chains. Topics include:
- India's cooperative sector: history and potential
- Fairtrade cooperatives: global models
- Student and campus cooperatives as learning laboratories
- Policy landscape for cooperative development in India
Partners: NCUI (National Cooperative Union of India), Fairtrade India, academic partners
Campus-Level Activities
Tree Plantation Drives
All participating campuses have conducted tree plantation drives as part of their environmental stewardship commitments:
| Campus | Trees Planted | Date | Species |
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| VidyaGyan Sitapur | 120 | November 2024 | Native species |
| Shiv Nadar School Noida | 85 | December 2024 | Fruit trees |
| Habitat Gurugram | 95 | October 2024 | Native trees |
| SNU Delhi NCR | 200+ | Multiple dates | Mixed native |
| Other campuses | Ongoing | 2025 | Various |
Total trees planted (project to date): 500+
Fairtrade Switch Campaign
Each campus undertakes a Fairtrade Switch — replacing at least one common product with a Fairtrade-certified alternative. Campaigns involve:
- Research into available Fairtrade alternatives
- Negotiation with campus suppliers
- Student-led promotion of the switch
- Monitoring of uptake and impact
Student-Led Workshops
Students across campuses have designed and facilitated peer-to-peer workshops on themes including:
- "What does fair trade mean for Indian farmers?"
- "How to read a label: understanding supply chains"
- "The carbon footprint of your canteen tray"
- "Artisans in the digital age: E-Haat and beyond"
Classroom Learning Modules
| Curriculum-integrated sessions are conducted across all participating schools and universities. See the [[shiksha | Shiksha Resource Library]] for module details and materials. |
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Upcoming Activities
| Activity | Venue | Approximate Date |
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| Co-operatives Development Conference | Delhi NCR | 2025 |
| Inter-School Fairtrade Quiz | Online/Multiple | March 2025 |
| E-Haat Celebration — Chennai | SNU IoE Chennai | April 2025 |
| Final Impact Assessment | All campuses | December 2025 |
| Project Closure Event | Delhi NCR | December 2025 |
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