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The Microcredit Summit Campaign meets in Colombia
June 11, 2009 | by | Comment
The Microcredit Summit Campaign is now holding a conference in Colombia. Conference attendees are talking about ways to expand microcredit, despite the global recession getting in the…
Russian town revolts due to lack of jobs
June 11, 2009 | by | Comment
We found this unique look at how the global recession is effecting small towns in Russia from Time Magazine.
The town of Pikalyovo has…
The ONE Campaign reports on the G-8 aid promises
June 11, 2009 | by | Comment
The ONE Campaign releases it’s examination of aid commitments by the developed world today. The report focuses on the G-8’s pledges of doubling aid to Africa,…
Buy a Latte, Get a Goat
June 10, 2009 | by | CommentRussia says they want to become a leader in global food supply
June 10, 2009 | by | Comment
Recently, Russia announced an aggressive plan to boost the amount of food it grows and supplies to the world. Russia plans on spending more money and using…
Compassion’s 1 Millionth Sponsored Child
June 10, 2009 | by | Comment
Fellow knows the disadvantages of growing up in poverty. He was unable to attend school regularly and meals were never certain. That changed when he became Compassion’s 1 millionth sponsored…
U.N. aid for small farmers has increased
June 10, 2009 | by | Comment
The agriculture arm of the United Nations says that funds for farming support has increased despite the global recession. The U. N. International Fund…
Report on the economic state of Africa from the World Economic Forum
June 10, 2009 | by | Comment
The World Economic Forum on Africa is currently meeting, and the picture they give of the economic conditions in the continent is not a good one. A…
