Marcelo Martín Mendoza and his wife, Carmelina, had a small farm in the Western Highlands of Guatemala and a family of six to provide for. They were struggling. Through our food security partnership with Save The Children, PAISANO, Marcelo and Carmelina received training in sustainable agricultural practices as well as in health and nutrition. Since…
“The interests of the indigenous peoples must be part of the new development agenda in order for it to succeed. [fusion_builder_container hundred_percent=”yes” overflow=”visible”][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ background_position=”left top” background_color=”” border_size=”” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” spacing=”yes” background_image=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” padding=”” margin_top=”0px” margin_bottom=”0px” class=”” id=”” animation_type=”” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_direction=”left” hide_on_mobile=”no” center_content=”no” min_height=”none”][…] Together, let us recognize and celebrate the valuable and distinctive identities…
By Ashley Dittmar Yesterday, the Association of Nonprofit Professionals (AFP) hosted 1,200 fundraising professionals and philanthropists in Downtown, San Diego to celebrate National Philanthropy Day (NPD). NPD is a special day set aside each year to show appreciation for all that has been accomplished in the Culture of Philanthropy. We were there to show appreciation…
This week, the world paused to commemorate International Women’s Day (IWD) on March 8, a time to focus on the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women worldwide. This year’s IWD theme “Gender Parity” resonates strongly with me based on trends I have witnessed around the world. Despite pervasive challenges, I’ve seen women making…