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Guatemala
Guatemala
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DevelopmentUS electric co-ops work to bring power to Guatemalan village
'Access to electricity will bring economic empowerment, better access to health care and enhanced safety for these villagers'
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Credit UnionsFirst credit union service organisation set up in Guatemala
The CUSO will help credit unions grow their lending portfolios
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FairtradeLearning about Fairtrade from coffee producers in Guatemala
Jennie Simpson shares her experience visiting Fairtrade coffee co-operatives
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AgricultureFairtrade coffee co-ops empower farmers in Guatemala
UK co-operators found out how Fedecocagua, an organisation of fairtrade co-ops, makes a difference to local communities across Guatemala.
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DevelopmentCo-operative stores across the UK embrace Fairtrade products
As the UK celebrates Fairtrade Fortnight, Brad Hill, Fairtrade Strategy Manager for the Co-operative Group, discusses the society's pioneering approach to Fairtrade and how easy it is for customers to switch to the ethical choice...
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AgricultureGuess We’ll Have to Save the World Ourselves
This is the second post from Tom Hanlon-Wilde sent to us from Quito, Ecuador where he is attending the Second Annual Meeting of the Small Farmer Symbol. Small-scale Farmers Besieged by High Temperatures and Less...
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Development
Small Producers Symbol Plans Conference, Gains Supporters
The Small Producers Symbol, a Fair Trade certification & product label launched in recent years by the major Fair Trade producer association worldwide, Latin American and Caribbean Network of Small Fair Trade Producers (CLAC), announced...
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Agriculture
Equal Exchange at the White House
The following post was written by Jessie Myszka, Director of Support Operations, after her meeting at the White House on May 4th Jessie Myszka of Equal Exchange and Melissa Hoover, Executive Director of the U.S....
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Democracy
Hoosier Linemen to Power Guatemala – ECT.coop
Nine years ago, Tracie Trent adopted a son from Guatemala. Now, following her lead, the co-ops in her state are adopting a country. In one of the largest projects undertaken by the NRECA International Foundation,...
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Credit Unions
WOCCU Program to Develop Leaders, Attract Young Members – Credit Union Times
To attract a younger and more diverse group, WOCCU has launched its Professional Fellows Program that will pair credit union professionals from the Dominican Republic, Guatemala and the United States. Funded in part by a...
