Heifer International is a rockin' charity that's working to end world hunger.
Watch this 60-second video from Alton Brown to learn how Heifer's animal gifts give struggling families the tools to achieve self-reliance.
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Truly awesome. Visit the Heifer site for more info about their projects and approach (gender equity--hell yeah!).
But wait, there's more! Author Patrick Rothfuss is running a Heifer International fundraiser with loads of loot you could win by lottery, bid for in auctions, or just buy with proceeds going to Heifer. Lots of books--many signed, music, and other cool stuff. I may hold out for a t-shirt or to see what Joss Whedon donated (Joss freaking Whedon!). Here is Pat's FAQ for more info.
ETA: 50% of your donation will be matched if you donate through one of Rothfuss's options!
A year ago on TTaT: And then there was calm, at least temporarily
Just as an FYI wanted to flag you to three posts that resulted from our field visits with Heifer International in Rwanda. They are doing terrific work on the ground...
ReplyDeleteHere are the write-ups for the Worldwatch Institute's Nourishing the Planet [http://blogs.worldwatch.org/nourishingtheplanet]:
Healing with livestock in Rwanda
http://blogs.worldwatch.org/nourishingtheplanet/healing-with-livestock-in-rwanda/
Teacher Turned Farmer…Turned Teacher
http://blogs.worldwatch.org/nourishingtheplanet/teacher-turned-farmer%e2%80%a6turned-teacher/
Got Biogas?
http://blogs.worldwatch.org/nourishingtheplanet/got-biogas/
We are travel blogging from Africa at a site called Border Jumpers which can be viewed at http://www.borderjumpers.org
Danielle Nierenberg and Bernard Pollack
Cool. Heifer is a great charity.
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