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The creation of integral waste management plants in Mexico and Colombia

lundi, 11 juin 2012 16:55 Written by juliecha in Protecting the environment

At LOCC International, Biotecnología Agrocolombiana addresses the expansive problem of waste management in Mexico and Colombia by creating integral waste management plants. These facilities recover recyclable materials and turn organic residue into NaturAbono: an organic bio-fertilizer that increases crop production up to 244%. Benefits of the process include reduction of…

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La Tablée des Chefs: tackling the issue of food supply inequalities

lundi, 11 juin 2012 16:50 Written by abc_foundation in Fighting poverty and hunger

One of our initiatives, la Tablée des Chefs tackles the significant issue of food supply inequalities by serving as a sustainable food broker between hotels, entertainment arenas and corporations, and shelters and soup kitchens. Its efforts help more than 350,000 underserved individuals in Quebec annually receive meals that otherwise would…

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Protect the rainforest in Nigeria

lundi, 11 juin 2012 06:04 Written by Tanya in Protecting the environment

I volunteered in a small village in the rainforests of Nigeria, helping the community find alternative livelihood to bushmeat hunting and farm dependence (which clears more forest). I worked with a primate conservation NGO there, helping with environmental education, scientific surveys, village policy advocacy, sanitation, and HIV awareness. The organization…

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Give another chance to child soldiers

lundi, 11 juin 2012 05:39 Written by Guest in Promoting peace and justice

War is taking over at almost 85% in the world, but what we notice is the recruitment of child in rebellion armies which pollutes and damage humanism in the machination of these soldiers children doped and unconsciousness. In one of localities where the rebellion is installed, I have spoken with…

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Never too young to help

dimanche, 10 juin 2012 22:39 Written by Gabriela in Promoting peace and justice

Some people say that I'm too young to participate in theses groups in order to help the world and people in it, but this week I notice that I can do much more those people can imagine. I've been to the Youth Blast Conference in Brazil, I'm from Rio de…

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SAVE MULLAPERIYAR!

dimanche, 10 juin 2012 21:33 Written by Guest in Resilience and disaster preparedness

SAVE MULLAPERIYAR (KERALA, INDIA)

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Peace study in South Korea

dimanche, 10 juin 2012 21:14 Written by Haejin in Promoting peace and justice

Peace study in South Korea Abigail Blake (US) ...Overall this trip was an amazing adventure. I will never forget. I learned so much about a culture that was so foreign to me and a culture I would have probably never have ventured to if it were not for EIL. I…

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The "20 Days of Making a Difference/20 Dias Para Fazer a Diferença" campaign

dimanche, 10 juin 2012 21:11 Written by Up with People in Protecting the environment

Our international youth group Up with People will be representing 20 different countries at Rio+20. We are widely known for our musical performances around the world but we are making our visit to Brazil even more meaningful with an interactive and online campaign. We're holding our "20 Days of Making…

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Spending time with disabled people: engaging in fun activities together

dimanche, 10 juin 2012 15:34 Written by Guest in Improving social inclusion

I live in a small city in Italy, Forlì. Although Italy is a progressive country about disability (for some of its laws) I experienced the fact that a few people can really manage to have a honest confrontation with disabled people. We fear what we don't know and this is…

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Education the communities in Nairobi about the importance of handwashing, use of latrines and keeping the environment clean

dimanche, 10 juin 2012 10:17 Written by Guest in Better health-care

I volunteered in the year 2010 at the kibera slums in Nairobi as one of the medical team sponsored by the Aga-Khan university hospital. our main objectives were to educate the community about health leaving and their contribution towards it. The kibera slums is highly populated and the community are…

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