Featuring:
Edwina Daher
Class of 2017
Finance Major
1. How did you initially get involved with Amani?
I got involved with Amani through the Fair Trade class. Along with working on fair trade panels, I wanted to be involved in the Gabelli business as well.
2. What was your favorite part of managing Amani?
My favorite part of managing Amani was learning so much about small businesses, whether it was when we had to contact the businesses in Kenya and India, or organizing times for people to work.
3. What makes Amani stand out from other Fair Trade organizations?
What makes Amani stand out from other Fair Trade organizations is that it is student-run. It has direct contact with Fair Trade businesses all over the world. Amani also has customized products for Fordham, which is very appealing to students as well as staff.
4. Do you plan to continue your advocacy for Fair Trade post graduation?
I definitely plan to continue my advocacy to Fair Trade after graduation, by raising awareness on this important issue and supporting Fair Trade businesses.
5. Do you have any advice for students whose experience with Fair Trade and Amani are just
beginning?
It's very important to keep reminding yourself about why you're working for Amani, and the result will be very rewarding.
6. If you attended the class trip to India, can you please tell us a little bit about your experience there? Your favorite part? A key takeaway? A realization you may have had? Anything you’d like to share about the trip with other students.
I did attend the class trip to India. My favorite part was meeting Indian students who were given the same opportunity as us, to take the Fair Trade class and to visit the Fair Trade businesses. I really encourage everyone who has the opportunity to go on the trip to go for it because it really is a life-changing adventure. You will be experiencing the Indian culture, as well as helping Fair Trade businesses.
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