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Perfect Solutions
Problems of the world always seem tremendously complicated, and their solutions tend to create whole new problems that are often twice as hard to solve. Every once in a while, however, you come across a solution that fixes more problems than you were even trying to address. A recent National Geographic article talks about an [...]
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Posted in Empowerment, Human Rights
Tagged food, Solutions, Uganda
Headed for a Brighter Future
Before I start, let me just say that this blog is long over-due, and I’m sure that I will return to this topic many times in the future. Then let me tell you right off, that if you haven’t heard of Heifer International, you’re in for a treat! Heifer International is one of my very [...]
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Posted in Action, Empowerment, Harry Potter Alliance News
Tagged food, Human Rights
Feeding Two Birds with One Seed
The best solutions are those that solve many problems. The women of the Peruvian Amazon have discovered just such a solution, and it lies in the wisdom of their ancestors.
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Posted in Action, Empowerment, Harry Potter Alliance News
Tagged Climate Crisis, crops, environment, food, gardening, gardens, oxfam, Peru
Always Looking Forward
Last week, I talked about the food crisis in the Sahel region of West Africa. Today, I’d like to go back and talk a little more about that from a different angle.
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Posted in Empowerment, Harry Potter Alliance News, Human Rights, Hunger Games
Tagged Africa, food, Harry Potter Alliance News, Human Rights, hunger games, sahel, West Africa
It’s Easier to Sell a Gun Than a Banana (what would The Doctor think?)
Globalization has many side effects. Like anything of magnitude, some parts are positive, and others are not. The important thing to remember is that it is happening, has been happening for a long time, and that it isn’t going to go away any time soon. Whether you like it or not, globalization is a fact [...]
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Posted in Empowerment, Harry Potter Alliance News, Human Rights
Tagged Doctor Who, food, Harry Potter Alliance News, Human Rights, Imagine Better
Urgent: Sahel Day of Action
The Hunger Games are never truly at an end, as we all know. The only question is, where’s the next arena? Well, the Sahel region of West Africa looks like a very likely candidate, unless we can put a stop to it before it’s too late.
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Posted in About, Action, Empowerment, Harry Potter Alliance News, Hunger Games
Tagged food, Harry Potter Alliance News, hunger games, oxfam, sahel, West Africa
It’s That Time of Year!
Local food season is almost upon us! Make a pledge to eat local this summer, and help the environment, yourself, and your community all in one go.
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Posted in Action, Empowerment, Harry Potter Alliance News
Tagged Fair Trade, farmer's markets, food, Health, local food, Protego Environment
Posted in Empowerment, Harry Potter Alliance News
Tagged Climate Crisis, Climate Horcrux, Empowerment, food, Protego Environment, water
