Tag: Haiti
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“America Can Be Too Proud”
In keeping with today’s theme, here’s an article by Carole Motsinger about the Asheville based non-profit Global International that is focused on investing in long-term customized solutions created by local communities. Christopher Sacco, the co-founder and director of Groundswell International, who lived in Ecuador for eight years notes, “One thing that I realize after this latest financial crisis…
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At Burke, empowering women, one baby blanket at a time
An artisan market at the Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture will showcase the handicraft of women from around the world who work with artisan cooperatives to empower their communities. Five of the cooperatives have Pacific Northwest ties. By Hannah Leone Seattle Times staff reporter A member of the OckPopTok cooperative of Lao PDR embroidering.…
The Village Market 