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Bunker Roy: Learning from a barefoot movement
Started by Michael Levin Feb 18, 2012. 0 Replies 0 Likes
In Rajasthan, India, an extraordinary school teaches rural women and men -- many of them illiterate -- to become solar engineers, artisans, dentists and doctors in their own villages. It's called…Continue
Vermont and other States of Mind
Started by Michael Levin Jun 18, 2011. 0 Replies 0 Likes
http://vermontandotherstatesofmind.blogspot.comDear Mom,Now, *…Continue
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A Shmal World
Started by Michael Levin Jun 18, 2011. 0 Replies 0 Likes
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Imagine...Around the World!
Started by Michael Levin Dec 17, 2010. 0 Replies 0 Likes
Playing for Change put this video together. What a great way to start the day! Enjoy...…Continue
HOME VAN NEWSLETTER 11/6/10
Started by Michael Levin Nov 6, 2010. 0 Replies 0 Likes
(photo by Michael Levin www.zoobird.com)“Hope is the thing with feathers, that perches in the soul, and sings the song without the words, and never stops at…Continue
HOME VAN PET CARE PROJECT NEWS – October 2010
Started by Michael Levin Oct 17, 2010. 0 Replies 0 Likes
HOME VAN PET CARE PROJECT NEWS – October 2010From: Elizabeth Howard, Project Coordinator We have our own blog! It is still a work in progress, so check it out at…Continue
STORIES FROM THE STREETS
Started by Michael Levin Oct 15, 2010. 0 Replies 0 Likes
"Simon" "Simon" has been living in the homeless community for about two years. His presence there has been a mystery. He seems to have none of the problems that ordinarily result in…Continue
HOME VAN NEWSLETTER 8/14/10 ::: GAINESVILLE SAYS GOODBYE TO FATHER GILLESPIE
Started by Michael Levin Aug 15, 2010. 0 Replies 0 Likes
Father John Gillespie, Director of St. Augustines Church and Catholic Student Center, long-time board member of St. Francis House, and a strong advocate for the homeless and hungry people of…Continue
Home Van Pet Care Project Newletter - August 2010
Started by Priscilla Caplan Aug 9, 2010. 0 Replies 0 Likes
Posting this for Elizabeth Howard, with thanks for her wonderful work.HOME VAN PET CARE PROJECT NEWS: August 2010From: Elizabeth Howard, Project Coordinator May All Be FedMay All Be HeardMay All…Continue
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Herb Bus
The Herb Bus is a free, mobile clinic offering herbal care and basic first aid to underserved populations, including Atlanta’s homeless. Services begin January 2013.Feeding Resistance: Food Not Bombs Members Arrested in Orlando for Serving Meals Without a Permit
The City of Orlando, the home of Disney World in Florida, was sued in court over a city law that has effectively made it illegal for any group to feed more than 25 people at a time in downtown parks without a permit...Vermont and other States of Mind
Do you think people wake up in the morning and roll over and say "Hey, looks like a sweet way to make a living. I think I'll grab a cardboard and a Magic Marker, make myself a sign and do some begging on a busy street corner today?" Hell no. It's desperation. It sucks...Wherever You Go There You Are
Book review: Wherever You Go There You Are, by Jon Kabat-Zinn is a good book explaining one man's view of meditation...Meditation can be as simple as you like. Basically, we know meditation is all about clearing our mind for a time. It's hard to not think about anything. So, we search for some guidance. Zinn's book "Wherever You Go There You Are" satisfies me as a well-written, knowledgable guide to understanding and practicing by a degreed MD practitioner who happens to be a clear thinker and writer, too.Parker - "What Is Poverty?"
You ask me what is poverty? Listen to me. Here I am, dirty, smelly, and with no "proper" underwear on and with the stench of my rotting teeth near you. I will tell you. Listen to me. Listen without pity. I cannot use your pity. Listen with understanding. Put yourself in my dirty, worn out, ill-fitting shoes, and hear me...Others like me are all around you. Look at us with an angry heart, anger that will help.Comment Wall
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Comment by Michael Levin on October 13, 2008 at 11:12am -
Kiva is indeed amazing. I can endorse it. I work with Nicaraguan entrepreneur Alejos Antonio Aviles Guillen using Kiva. You can read about my experience here. You can click Alejos's picture below for details.
I have several American friends who work in Nicaragua, including Heather of The Ten Back Collection dot com. Someday soon, I hope to visit Alejos and my friends in Nicaragua.
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Comment by Brooks on October 13, 2008 at 9:41am -
This is an amazing website: http://www.kiva.org/app.php
I only just found out about it, but it's been going on for a while. It allows you to personally loan money to an individual in the third world, where a pitifully small loan (to us) makes a huge difference in people's lives.
One example: a lady in Peru received $475 for wool and dyes for her family weaving business. You can lend as little as $25 and you can loan it to a specific person. And these are loans, not donations. You get the money back, so you can do it again!
It's one of the best internet ideas I've ever seen.
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Comment by Michael Levin on July 19, 2008 at 7:33pm
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"Hope is the thing with feathers,
that perches in the soul,
and sings the song without the words,
and never stops at all."
Emily Dickinson
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Comment by Michael Levin on June 20, 2008 at 2:37am
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10,000 Girls dot orgoffers education and employment opportunities for 10,000 Girls in rural Senegal, enabling them to develop as self-reliant and capable women, through a self-sustaining organization run by the girls themselves.
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Comment by Michael Levin on June 20, 2008 at 2:31am
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Kiva lets you lend to a specific entrepreneur in the developing world empowering them to lift themselves out of poverty.
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Comment by Michael Levin on June 10, 2008 at 12:20pm
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Help in Kenya
You can help support a Kenyan villager's training at a 5-day Basic Biointensive Skills Workshop at Manor House Ag Center. To make this happen, send an $85 tax-deductable donation to Kilili Self-Help Project, 490 Yale Road, Menlo Park, CA 94025. Help the world grow!
from How to Grow More Vegetables and Fruits: (And Fruits, Nuts, Berries,...
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Comment by Michael Levin on June 10, 2008 at 12:10pm
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Help in Russia
To assist Biointensive work in Russia, contact: Biointensive for Russia, 831 Marshall Drive, Palo Alto, CA, 94303-3614, fax (650) 424-8767, email cvesecky@igc.org or visit www.igc.org/biointensiveforrussia
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Cool twist on graffitiWHFoods: Turnip greens
"The noticeably bitter taste of turnip greens has been linked by researchers to its calcium content. On an ounce-for-ounce basis, turnip greens contain about 4 times more calcium than a much less bitter-tasting cruciferous vegetables like cabbage."Russian Rye, Anyone?
Have you always wanted to make your own bread? Well, here's a little article about making rye bread with a bread machine. This bread machine came from a thrift store and only cost $11.99! The ingredients to make Russian Rye were so simple you won't believe how easy it was. Enjoy!CDC - Healthy Living
The Center for Disease Control has lots of good info on health and healthy living. Plus, all of the info has references.The Herb Bus and the Weather | The Herb Bus
Yep, the Herb Bus is a VW Camper Van designed to help underserved communities.
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