Archive for 2008
Land Grab puts Small Farmers at Risk
Rich governments and corporations are triggering alarms for the poor as they buy up the rights to millions of hectares of agricultural land in developing countries in an effort to secure their own long-term food supplies. In a recent article for The Guardian, Julian Borger explains how poor states are producing food for the rich at the expense of their own hungry people. Read the full article here
Human Rights Declaration 60 Years Old
On December 10th, 2008, countries around the world mark the 60th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, a document that guarantees rights and freedoms, like the right to food. While 60 years later more than 1 Billion people remain chronically undernourished, USC Canada recognizes that there is a way forward.
Give a Gift that Grows!
This holiday season, give a Gift That Grows to your colleagues, friends, and family, and help people in the developing world build a better life for their loved ones. You can give seeds, livestock, clean drinking water, or support farmers’ rights and biodiversity through USC’s programs.
Celebrating Lotta
USC Canada is celebrating the 99th anniversary of the birth of our founder, Dr. Lotta Hitschmanova, who was born on November 28, 1909. Read more about Dr. Lotta and her legacy, or send us a personal story about what she meant to you. Read More ...
Do you own BCE shares?
If you own Bell Canada (BCE) shares that have increased in value since acquiring them, you may be able to save on capital gains taxes by transferring your shares directly to a charity.
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