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Project Salt Embarks on Trip with Seattle Band Publish The Quest (August 2010)
Project Salt is embarking on what promises to be another fascinating trip to Cape Verde--this time with Seattle band Publish The Quest. They'll be working together to collect instruments for donation to the music school; conduct workshops with local children; collaborate with local musicians; perform at the Festival Santa Maria, an international music festival; and work on a photography book to raise funds for the school. Read the recent news release for more detailed information, and to find out how you can get involved!
Solet Initiative Announces Upcoming Festival (Summer 2010)
Join the Solet Initiative and other partners for the first annual Global
Social Change Film Festival and Institute (GSCFFI) in Ubud, Bali, April
13-17, 2011. For more information, visit http://www.socialchangefilmfestival.org.
Palang Thai Conducts Study Tour in Thailand (March 2010)
Palang Thai helped design, coordinate, and lead a study tour that brought high-level decision-makers from Tanzania to Thailand for a week-long exchange tour on regulations and program implementation of the Thai Very Small Power Producers (VSPP) program. The VSPP program in Thailand allows privately owned renewable energy and clean cogeneration to connect to the national grid or mini-grids and profitably sell electricity. Similar regulations in Tanzania were passed in 2009. Chris Greacen from Palang Thai, who helped design and lead the tour, also helped the governments of both countries to draft the regulations.
Palang Thai Completes Pico-Hydro Project (February 2010)
Palang Thai recently completed a community pico-hydro project on the Burma-Thailand border. The project was a combined effort that involved students from the Engineering Studies program at Mae La refugee camp, American students from the Institute for Village Studies, the BGET team, and local village residents. The project took just over a week, and once complete, the lights were in on in the village school, temple, church, and teacher's dorm. Click here to see the photo story.
A W.I.S.H. Announces Newest Project (March 2010)
A W.I.S.H. is pleased to announce the approval of our newest project, RISE-UP From Poverty. Based in North America, the project plans to partner with foundations, other non-profits, service clubs, global corporations, multilateral organizations, educational institutions, social business institutions, and government’s agencies to empower vulnerable youth globally. They will do so by helping to provide access to microcredit, quality technical assistance in microenterprise, and social business initiatives. RISE-UP From Poverty is committed to contributing to the achievement of the United Nations Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) and adheres to the Social Business principles. Visit the RISE-UP From Poverty web page to learn more.
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- Solar Hot Water Training to be Offered by A W.I.S.H. and Partner (October 2009)
- Solet Initiative Launches New Web Site (July 2009)
- Sustasis Foundation Releases 2009 Mid-Year Update (July 2009)
- Water For Humans Launches Social Enterprise to Bring Clean Drinking Water Technology to Developing World (June 2009)
- Palang Thai and A W.I.S.H. Release Final Report on Recent Exchange Trip and Follow-Up Activities (May 2009)
- A W.I.S.H. Liberia Releases 2006-2008 Reports (March 2009)
- Granitos de Arena Project Leader Blogs about A W.I.S.H. (March 2009)
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