Category Archives: Hot Topics

A discussion of current issues, such as food security, global warming, human rights and project sustainability.

Don’t fall in love with your projects

Posted on September 27, 2010 by cassidy

At the Children’s Vision project in Bolivia, of the 90 children provided with glasses, 72% had broken or lost their glasses! Continue reading →

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Anisha: Inauguration of Native Seed Bank in Sandanapalya

Posted on May 21, 2010 by cassidy

“…the present hybrid variety of sowing seeds are not trustworthy…Native maize sowing-seed bears three to four ears, but the hybrid maize plant bears only one ear. Native seed banks…will encourage women to get involve in agriculture and provide employment opportunity Continue reading →

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Pioneering a sustainable village in Haiti

Posted on April 13, 2010 by rosanna

After returning from working as a first responder nurse just after the Haitian earthquake, a friend convinced Patricia Arquette to start a project to help in Haiti. Patricia felt what she needed most was trust that something could be done, … Continue reading →

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Does SDIA need a Food Security Network?

Posted on August 29, 2009 by cassidy

At the SDIA annual general meeting in Amanecer, Colombia, members met and, among other things, discussed the challenge of food security that faces many countries, with devastating consequences for the poorest nations.  We shared our analyses of the food crisis, … Continue reading →

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