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Archive for April, 2007

Apr 17, 2007
Whose Revolution?

Whose Green Revolution?

African and Canadian Farm Leaders Say African ‘Green Revolution’ Must Be Led by Farmers
April 2007


Speakers at the public forum included (L to R), Assétou Samaké, from Mali; Dr. Melaku Worede, from Ethiopia;
Ibrahim Ouédraogo, from Cote d’Ivoire, Mamadou…

Apr 17, 2007
Ideas on Wheels
Mobile Libraries in Indonesia
April 2007


 
Enjoying a book from the mobile library

USC carries out a mobile library program for children and youth in parts of rural Indonesia. The libraries – two specially equipped vans – carry thousands of books and videos…

Apr 17, 2007
Leaders of Tomorrow
Adolescent Resource Centres Offer Services to Local Teens in Bangladesh
April 2007


ARCs provide a space for girls to socialize

Although teenagers represent 25% of Bangladesh’s total population, they’re a neglected group, receiving little attention from government. USC is addressing this void…

Apr 17, 2007
A Focus on Local
Honduran Farmers Produce Higher Quality Seeds – Locally
April 2007


Selecting beans of highest quality is part of ensuring good harvests

Dolores Raudales is a farmer in the Vallecillos region of Honduras. She had been growing beans for years, but was finding it…

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