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Impact of the global financial and economic crisis on health

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 13:13:07 -0500

Statement by WHO Director-General Dr Margaret Chan

We face a severe financial crisis of unprecedented dimensions in a world that has never before been so closely connected and interdependent. The consequences are global. The situation is volatile. The current financial crisis is rapidly becoming an economic crisis and threatens to become a social crisis in many countries.

The crisis comes at a time when commitment to global health has never been higher. It comes in the midst of the most ambitious drive in history to reduce poverty and distribute ...

Top Small Workplaces of 2008

Wed, 22 Oct 2008 17:14:12 -0400

Top Small Workplaces 2008

Creating great workplaces has never been more important for small businesses. Nor more difficult. Here are 15 companies that do it well.

By Kelly K. Spors

It's never been harder to create a great workplace. With all the turbulence in the economy, business owners are spending more time trying to boost sales and cut costs than fretting about the well-being of their employees.

But creating a rewarding work environ...

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Fri, 29 Aug 2008 16:56:39 -0400

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Fri, 29 Aug 2008 16:56:01 -0400

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Fri, 29 Aug 2008 16:48:15 -0400

Ally Request - mary michelle

Sun, 17 Aug 2008 22:52:32 -0400

A Cry for HELP

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 12:50:16 -0400

This is the story of a 1 year 2 month old boy born to an 18 year old mother on the island of Mindanao in the Philippines. This report/plea for assistance came in recently from a Philippine Physician at one of the remote rural clinics HELP visited during "Needs Assessment" operatio...

Our Photo Gallery

Sat, 12 Jul 2008 11:33:20 -0400

Check out our new photo gallery!

Click HERE to see our projects and volunteers in action.

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Dear America: Are You Really Going To Eat That?

Wed, 09 Jul 2008 14:17:33 -0400

While much of the globe is constantly faced with scarcity, disease and starvation, the Western world insists on self-inflicted suffering via those American Dreams we’ve got our chubby fingers so tightly wrapped around. As strange as it may be to comprehend, many Americans are literally starving themselves through gluttonous over-indulgence. Author John Robbins (Diet for a New America, The Food Revolution) has noted that there are equal numbers of people in the world (roughly 1.2 billion of each group) suffering from diseases related to povert...

Welcome to the Rainforest Alliance SmartHouse and TreeHouse!

Tue, 08 Jul 2008 14:34:13 -0400

We’re pleased to announce the launch of the Rainforest Alliance SmartHouse and TreeHouse, two new interactive tools designed to introduce Web site visitors to the people, places and processes that stand behind production of sustainable goods.

Our SmartHouse -- complete with kitchen, living room and backyard -- ...

Inconvenient Bag at EarthNow Expo

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 14:11:00 -0400

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EarthNow Expo Highlights

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 14:06:23 -0400

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Opportunity for Bloggers - A New Book By Huffington Post

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 08:04:54 -0400

Reposted...: I'm pleased to announce that the editors of The Huffington Post are producing their first book -- "How to Blog." It will have loads of advice for newbies and veteran bloggers looking to take their blog to the next level. We want to include lots of advice and stories. If you'd like to contribute, please consider answering any of these questions (or any others we forgot) and send your responses to the writer, Laura Vanderkam (lvanderkam@yahoo.com). We'll use your name and your blog name unless told otherwise. Thanks!...

Easy Ways You Can Help Conserve Rainforests

Wed, 04 Jun 2008 17:54:33 -0400

1Choose foods grown on farms certified by the Rainforest Alliance

Buy coffee, tea, cocoa, chocolate, bananas, orange juice, g...

Nancy Easton, Co-Founder WITS

Wed, 21 May 2008 16:47:02 -0400

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Wellness In The Schools: Benefit Evening Highlights

Wed, 21 May 2008 11:02:08 -0400

Enter Message / description of files attached:

Rainforest Alliance Announces 2008 Honorees to be Recognized for Leadership in Sustainability and Support of Conservation Work

Tue, 13 May 2008 17:34:39 -0400

The Rainforest Alliance, an international nonprofit conservation organization, is pleased to announce the 2008 honorees that will be recognized at its annual gala on May 15 at the American Museum of Natural History in New York City. The annual gala recognizes companies and individuals for their work with the Rainforest Alliance on making sustainable supply chain decisions or for their longtime support of conservation work.

"We are proud to honor global leaders across sectors ranging from forest products to coffee to finance for big strides they have made in supporting sustainabil...

Going Green At The Banyan Resort

Mon, 12 May 2008 10:58:17 -0400

Eco tourism is increasingly gaining buzz as one of the hottest parts of ‘green-living.’ It sounds great - enjoy the benefits of a vacation away from the busy working life, and do it in a way that respects the environment during your escape! While the word ‘eco-tourism’ might make you think of roughing it in the great outdoors, thanks to some innovative social entrepreneurs, it is now possible to enjoy palm trees, exotic surroundings, and room service without doing what most of us do on vacation: take a break from the real world, and the stress we might feel ...

GoGreen Expo Highlights

Mon, 05 May 2008 17:23:11 -0400

Highlights from the GoGreen Expo.

Beijing Must Curb Use of Illegally Logged Timber, Forestry Official Says

Fri, 02 May 2008 11:17:30 -0400

China's government must tighten its policies on buying illegally logged timber to set a good example for Chinese companies that largely use wood from unsustainable sources, a government forestry official said Wednesday.

Only 0.3 percent of Chinese forests, or about 1.48 million acres, are certified as sustainable according to international standards, said Lu Wenming, chief of international cooperation at the Chinese Academy of Forestry. Additionally, only 501 Chinese companies purchase their timber from internationally certified sources...

Merrill Lynch's Carbon Bet: Why a Wall Street Firm Wants to Save Forests in Sumatra

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 17:56:39 -0400

The business of "carbon farming" is growing fast -- and Merrill Lynch is the latest big company to bet that it will become profitable.

What's carbon farming, you ask? It's a business designed to recognize the value created when trees store carbon dioxide and prevent global warming. So people who plant new trees or prevent existing trees from destruction can get paid for doing so.

That doesn't mean that the tree in your backyard or mine will help pay college tuition or fund a 401(k). For now, the payments are going to villagers in the developing world who agree to protect ...

"Go Green Expo" NYC

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 10:50:23 -0400

NYC's largest Eco-Friendly Trade Show appropriately called "Go Green Expo" !

www.gogreenexpo.com

It has now become a Full Weekend of Green next weekend - April 25 - 27 and we wanted to make you aware of this historic event. Visit www.GoGreenExpo.com for full details.
There will be 3 elements of this weekend if you are interested and please forward this on to friends that may also be Eco-minded these days.
BUSINESS SUMMIT • GALA AWARDS DINNER •...

Charity: Water

Wed, 09 Apr 2008 14:11:19 -0400

Moment of clarity...

"FREE TIBET" Giant Banners on Golden Gate Bridge, Apr.7-2008

Tue, 08 Apr 2008 17:37:11 -0400

www.freetibet.org

Kenneth Cole's New Blog

Tue, 08 Apr 2008 16:40:22 -0400

http://awarenessblog.com

www.kennethcole.com

Biography: A renowned American designer and humanitarian, Kenneth Cole, has been on the frontline of fashion trends and important social issues for more than 25 years. Ever since innovatively launching Kenneth Cole Productions in 1983 from the back of a 40-foot trailer truck in New York City, he has been shaking up the fashion establishment. In the p...

Rainforest Alliance Finds Sustainably Certified Forests Have Fewer Wildfires

Tue, 08 Apr 2008 12:42:18 -0400

We already knew that certifying forestry projects under the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certification standards was a good idea. Now a new study by the Rainforest Alliance in Guatemala tells us that forest concessions managed in compliance with FSC certification standards have seen f...

Ally Request - Alternative Channel TV

Thu, 20 Mar 2008 06:43:11 -0400

Focus the Nation hiring Organizers for FTN 2009

Thu, 14 Feb 2008 14:33:13 -0500

National Organizer, Focus the Nation 2009

Description:

In January 2008, Focus the Nation events reached close to one million people in a day of education and civic engagement on global warming solutions taking place at 1,900 locations in all 50 states. 64 members of Congress and 15 Governors’ offices participated in the events along with hundre...

Clif Mojo Project Slingshot: 3 $10k grants for Global Warming Solutions

Thu, 14 Feb 2008 13:47:03 -0500

Are you an outdoor fanatic? An artist? An innovator?

How will you protect the places you love and play, inspire your community, or challenge our expectations?

Clif Mojo and AIDS through barefoot, charity soccer tournaments. Proceeds from LTS events benefit Grassroot Soccerâ€™s HIV prevention work in sub-Saharan Africa. In 2007, the campaign reached 2,000 students at 14 college and 13 high school campuses, raising over $35,000. LTS tournaments unite athletes and activists, blending fun, service, and AIDS awareness. We’re currently looking for cam...

Are you looking to get involved in the fight against poverty?

Wed, 12 Dec 2007 13:50:50 -0500

Are you someone whoâ€™s passionate about development? What to get involved in the fight against poverty? Well, this is a message to help you in this quest!!

Iâ€™m sure youâ€™ve encountered multiple messages, similar to this one, that ask you to join the fight against global poverty. But, doesnâ€™t it seem like such a daunting task? In my experience, Iâ€™ve always had a hard time getting involved in poverty reduction and equality without addressing the issues that I see locally, everyday , here in Toronto. So, how can all these considerations be reconciled, and translated i...

Opportunity for Webmasters and Bloggers! FREE USE OF WEBSITES

Tue, 11 Dec 2007 18:32:14 -0500

King or Queen of your own sustainability domain!

We'd like to offer you some of the valuable Sustainability-related domains collected over the years.

What we ask in return is that you design a really cool site that gets people involved, spreads the Sustainability Symbol (the 3 finger symbol) around the world and brings attention to, and supports at least one of the Climate Change related projects we’re working on (Like “STOP the GLOFs”) The rest will be up to you.

Almost two years ago we introduced the 3 Finger Sustainab...

Be a Solution Pioneer - the Sustainability Symbol Anniversary February 1, 2008

Tue, 11 Dec 2007 17:49:16 -0500

Almost one year ago we introduced the 3 Finger Sustainability Symbol (Peace Plus One) to the HK Environmental Protection Association. http://www.dragonpreneur.com/images/3fingerPhotos/EPA_0228.jpg http://www.dragonpreneur.com/images/3fingerPhotos/EPAgrp_0256.jpg

Since that time, the Peace Plus One Sustainability Symbol, representing a balanced THINKING considering SOCIETY, ENVIRONMENT and ECONOMY has been shared by hundreds (maybe thousands) of people around the world.

DragonTHINK – h...

Ally Request - Alliance of Students Against Poverty

Tue, 27 Nov 2007 16:32:45 -0500

Alliance Accepted! - DragonTHINK

Wed, 07 Nov 2007 07:43:27 -0500

Ally Request - Do Something

Tue, 06 Nov 2007 09:31:21 -0500

Alliance Accepted! - Peace Plus One

Tue, 06 Nov 2007 09:15:00 -0500

Alliance Accepted! - Technology For People Group Inc.

Sat, 03 Nov 2007 01:48:46 -0400

Biola ONE Campaign Leader

Wed, 24 Oct 2007 04:54:11 -0400

We need somebody who wants to get a dedicated group of people together to go after the ONE Campaign and get Biola on the map in their Campus Challenge!

It doesn’t take exceptional leadership or skill to get a group going; all it takes is someone willing to do the work. You’ll work with the SJM leaders and meet with them as the group progresses.

Rock on. Josh Penman SJM

Write for Celsias - Climate Change Site

Tue, 23 Oct 2007 22:35:25 -0400

Celsias is rapidly becoming the â€œgo toâ€ online destination for emerging and seasoned writers to showcase their passion for the environment, sustainability and global warming.

Get published alongside world’s climate change thought leaders

Develop an online following

Become a recognized authority online

Be read in over 120 nations

Get paid

Save the world

Contact us at www.celsias.com/contact-us and you could be published by supper time!

Ally Request - Americans for Fairness in Lending

Mon, 08 Oct 2007 15:30:53 -0400

ONE Campaign's Campus Drive

Fri, 05 Oct 2007 00:50:33 -0400

The ONE Campaign has started a PR drive that focuses around college campuses. It should be lots of fun. It is kind of a contest to see which school can accumulate the most points by engaging in publicity for the ONE Campaign. The school teams win prizes. The ONE Campaign wins more public visibility.

So go ahead. Locate your alma mater (or favorite school) and sign in to help them rack up points and spread an awareness about the ONE Campaign.

Alliance Accepted! - Rainforest Alliance

Tue, 25 Sep 2007 10:16:06 -0400

Alliance Accepted! - Philip McMaster

Tue, 25 Sep 2007 03:01:53 -0400

Alliance Accepted! - Alex

Mon, 24 Sep 2007 08:09:51 -0400

Rethos.com - sclyf's Global Feed

Impact of the global financial and economic crisis on health

Statement by WHO Director-General Dr Margaret Chan

Top Small Workplaces Video

Top Small Workplaces of 2008

Simple Fall 08 Ads

Simple Fall 08 Ads

Simple Fall 08 Ads

Simple Fall 08 Ads

Ally Request - mary michelle

A Cry for HELP

Our Photo Gallery

Dear America: Are You Really Going To Eat That?

Welcome to the Rainforest Alliance SmartHouse and TreeHouse!

Inconvenient Bag at EarthNow Expo

EarthNow Expo Highlights

Opportunity for Bloggers - A New Book By Huffington Post

Easy Ways You Can Help Conserve Rainforests

Nancy Easton, Co-Founder WITS

Wellness In The Schools: Benefit Evening Highlights

Rainforest Alliance Announces 2008 Honorees to be Recognized for Leadership in Sustainability and Support of Conservation Work

Going Green At The Banyan Resort

GoGreen Expo Highlights

Beijing Must Curb Use of Illegally Logged Timber, Forestry Official Says

Merrill Lynch's Carbon Bet: Why a Wall Street Firm Wants to Save Forests in Sumatra

"Go Green Expo" NYC

Charity: Water

"FREE TIBET" Giant Banners on Golden Gate Bridge, Apr.7-2008

Kenneth Cole's New Blog

Rainforest Alliance Finds Sustainably Certified Forests Have Fewer Wildfires

Ally Request - Alternative Channel TV

Focus the Nation hiring Organizers for FTN 2009

Clif Mojo Project Slingshot: 3 $10k grants for Global Warming Solutions

Are you looking to get involved in the fight against poverty?

Opportunity for Webmasters and Bloggers! FREE USE OF WEBSITES

Be a Solution Pioneer - the Sustainability Symbol Anniversary February 1, 2008

Ally Request - Alliance of Students Against Poverty

Alliance Accepted! - DragonTHINK

Ally Request - Do Something

Alliance Accepted! - Peace Plus One

Alliance Accepted! - Technology For People Group Inc.

Biola ONE Campaign Leader

Write for Celsias - Climate Change Site

Ally Request - Americans for Fairness in Lending

ONE Campaign's Campus Drive

Alliance Accepted! - Rainforest Alliance

Alliance Accepted! - Philip McMaster

Alliance Accepted! - Alex