In Chad, hope comes from the sun

Author: Claire

What can protect women from attack, protect dwindling forests and create income for refugees?

It’s not a riddle. It’s a summary of the benefits of the Solar Cooker Project.

Today, thousands of Sudanese fleeing the genocide in Darfur are living in refugee camps in Chad. While the camps are relatively safe, once outside the protected area, Janjaweed from Sudan and local men threaten violence

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Schools Make Money and Make a Difference with Fair Trade Fundraising

Author: Claire

By Ashley Symons, Equal Exchange

I went to elementary school in the Midwest in the early ‘90s. Every fall, we entered the school gymnasium to get pumped up for our annual fundraiser.

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From the tree to the taste buds

Chocolate Walks

Author: Claire

Savina Darzes is dedicated to education.

As a former park interpreter and currently a Scientist in Residence with the West Linn/Wilsonville School District, she loves to show and tell

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Ten Thousand Villages helped furnish this waterfront condo

Urban Dreams

Author: Claire

What a Portland thing to do: focus its annual luxury home showcase in a redeveloped portion of downtown Portland.

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Three cups of coffee

Author: Claire

By Kathleen Finn of Portland Roasting

In Papua New Guinea, we partner with the owners of the Madan Estate to increase the quality of life of growers and their communities. For this particular Farm Friendly Direct™ program, we are helping out with a Women’s Literacy project

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