New Project: Coming Soon

Agricultural Cooperative at Don Chum Village, Thailand
When complete, the cooperative will change lives in Don Chum by creating jobs, providing nutrition, and generating income through the sale of produce and other agricultural products (such as eggs, fish, and seeds for farmers).
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Project Updates

It's Not too Late to Help the Women of Bearat, Egypt, Earn a Living Wage  We've exceeded our first goal of $2000—now, help us reach $5000 to fund 5 sewing and embroidery machines and training for 10 women. We're matching donations through May 21, 2010—and because we charge no administration fee, 100% of our contributions will go directly to the village of Bearat.
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Your Generosity is Helping to Feed an Entire Costa Rican Community
Thanks to you, we've achieved our goal of raising $13,000 for a water-supply system. But another aspect of Phase 3 remains to be completed: purchasing livestock and constructing and stocking a tilapia pond. Learn how your donation can help realize the vision of an entire community.
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We believe that true leadership can come from anywhere—from boardrooms to classrooms, from City Hall to city streets. It takes guts to change the world—and our leaders are helping to do so, each in their own unique way.

Tom Whearty

9-year associate
He's a busy guy with a big job and five young children at home. But Tom Whearty always finds the time to roll up his sleeves and give back. Find out why we honored him with this year's Excellence in Community Service award. Learn more >> 

 

Andrea Howard

Executive Director, West End House Boys & Girls Club
From girlhood boycotts of grapes and iceberg lettuce to saving a beloved Boston institution from financial ruin, Andrea Howard has always been passionate about social justice. This year, her passion earned her the Lewis Changing People's Lives award.
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