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Interview with Paul Young from Craft Village UK
Replied Dec. 19, 2009
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For several years now, Advocate of Philippine Fair Trade, Inc. (APFTI) and its partners are actively pursuing the cause for sustainable development and alleviating poverty in the country side by strengthening and enforcing previous commitment to bui…
For several years now, Advocate of Philippine Fair Trade, Inc. (APFTI) and its partners are actively pursuing the cause for sustainable development and alleviating poverty in the country side by strengthening and enforcing previous commitment to bui…
Hello Paul,
Do you concentrate your Fair Trade work on Kenyan artisan only? Any places you would like to cover?
Fermin
The Maguindanao election related massacre was the most brutal incident that happened in our country, Philippines. The wife of Bro Ismael “Toto” Mangudadatu, Ginalyn “Gigi”, in-laws, sisters, relatives, friends, and media people, passersby were bruta…
Thanks for your reply Fermin. Originally born in Manila, the storm in the Philippines really touched home for me and it's incredible looking at all the footage on the news and the pictures people have posted online. Let's hope that things start gett…
Yes Kenneth...a lot of people died, million was displaced and were housed in evacuation center. Some people do not want to leave their half submerge house for whatever reason despite warnings from local government authorities. Recent report, one of…
Wow these photos are incredible. I can't believe the damage the tropical storm has caused!
A boy is lifted onto the roof of a building to escape the flooding in the Quezon City suburban of Manila.
A victim of floodings brought about by Tropical Storm Ketsana (locally known as Ondoy) on Saturday, Sept. 26, in Manila , Philippines .
Authorities rushed rescue and relief to thousands of people who spent the night on the roofs of their submerged h…
Who can understand better the economic plight of marginalized producers and workers are they themselves? They feel the pain, the angst of being deprive of earths bounty only few are enjoying. Their limited capacity as an individual or group makes th…
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- Corporate Responsibility, Sustainable Development, Environment, Microfinance, Ecotourism
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- Friva Enterprise
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- Research and development of recyclable agricultural waste into eco-friendly handcrafted products.
Partnership with community based coconut farmers in the production of COCONUT SUGAR AND HONEY (a low glycemic index naturally healthy sweetener derived from coconut sap).
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2010 Annual Fair Trade Partner's Conference
For several years now, Advocate of Philippine Fair Trade, Inc. (APFTI) and its partners are actively pursuing the cause for sustainable development and alleviating poverty in the country side by strengthening and enforcing previous commitment to build domestic market for fair trade. Today, the Fair Trade Shop – Philippines is already a reality.
Herewith is the email message of Vicente Roaring, APFTI President and Executive Director, inviting partners to join the 2010 Annual Fair Trade Partners’… Continue
Herewith is the email message of Vicente Roaring, APFTI President and Executive Director, inviting partners to join the 2010 Annual Fair Trade Partners’… Continue
Posted on January 12, 2010 at 4:52am —
Maguindanao Massacre
The Maguindanao election related massacre was the most brutal incident that happened in our country, Philippines. The wife of Bro Ismael “Toto” Mangudadatu, Ginalyn “Gigi”, in-laws, sisters, relatives, friends, and media people, passersby were brutally abused and killed. Bro Toto Mangudadatu is a Governatorial candidate in Maguindanao contesting the seat of incumbent Governor Datu Andal Ampatuan this May 2010 election.
VW Fax Mangudadatu, VW Suharto “Teng” Mangudadatu, Bro Toto Mangudadatu and… Continue
VW Fax Mangudadatu, VW Suharto “Teng” Mangudadatu, Bro Toto Mangudadatu and… Continue
Posted on November 25, 2009 at 9:43am —
Is Cultivation of Bamboo Sustainable
Is cultivation of Bamboo sustainable? This is the question asked by Astrid in one of my message to her. Below is my personal opinion as a farmer.
Anything that is cultivated and planted is sustainable economically depending on the cultural management of an individual or farmer, organization or corporation. For a small farmer, it may not be so big but at least it can sustain the needs of the family.
Bamboo, depending on variety planted, ex. Laak (Sphaerobambos philippinensis), when matured coul… Continue
Anything that is cultivated and planted is sustainable economically depending on the cultural management of an individual or farmer, organization or corporation. For a small farmer, it may not be so big but at least it can sustain the needs of the family.
Bamboo, depending on variety planted, ex. Laak (Sphaerobambos philippinensis), when matured coul… Continue
Posted on August 13, 2009 at 8:28am —
Comment Wall (2 comments)
- At 6:28am on September 7, 2009,
Rogelio N. Bibal said…
- The bamboo lamp in the picture is part of our art exhibit at the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP). It was an output the workshop we conducted to Banglos group of sculptors that was heavily affected by a strong typhoon and flash floods. The art exhibit and the workshop was sponsored by Smart Philippines as one of their CSR.
- At 12:43am on August 8, 2009,
Astrid Franchiska Kowlessar said… - Hello Fermin
Thanks for replying. I am interested to know whether this cultivation is sustainable. I am new learning of bamboo and its uses - very interesting.
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Astrid Franchiska
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Hi Greg. Thanks for sharing the link to you site. It looks very interesting. One of the issues in India where most of the poor have limited land is that when they grow cash crops (including bio fuels) they compromise their own food security. I am ta…
Hello Surya, Thank you for your response.
I am afraid, I am not the Ipsita Basu from Surat.
I appreciate your optimism, but the point is to mainstream good ideas into sustainable livelihood outcomes at the macro level. Somehow we seem to be obsessed…
Innovation Flash, Issue 7 - August 2010
Should we keep on calling insurance at the bottom of the pyramid
"microinsurance?" That is the question Peter Wrede from AKAM proposes to discuss
in the editorial. The Newsletter highlights the Facility's new…
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