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Dec 22, 2011
Bringing Soils Back to Life
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In the Timorese communities of Kika and Usu’un, most of the land close to the communities consists of steep hills and rocky soils. Large portions of the land are of poor quality and have been abandoned. But with training and advice from USC Timor Leste, farmers in these communities are nurturing the soils back to life. Read More… Read More ...

Oct 31, 2011
Spotlight on Nepal
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Our own Kate Green, who manages USC’s Nepal program, visited in September, making it at long last to Humla in the remote northwest corner of the country.This is the enchanting land of the Himalayas, and Kate brought home some spectacular photos of this breathtaking land, and of the amazing farmers we work with there. Read More… Read More ...

Oct 29, 2010
Deepening our Work

USC’s new global five-year program has kicked off with three inspiring international workshops held in Canada, Nepal, and Ethiopia.



We brought our partners together to share experience and knowledge as we prepare to spread and deepen our work. Read More… Read More ...

Sep 2, 2010
…And the Rains Came Down

A report from Kate Green, our Nepal Program Manager, who recently visited activities there. This report is about efforts to stop hillside erosion that has led to annual flooding of a local school. Read More… Read More ...

Sep 2, 2010
Worth Trying on a Larger Scale

A report from Kate Green, our Nepal Program Manager, who recently visited activities there. This report is a follow-up on efforts to promote water retention on the hillsides of Ranibas village. Read More… Read More ...

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