By Reid on 09 December 2009

Anywhere from 50,000 to 400,000 refugees have fled North Korea to neighboring countries despite risking torture and execution if caught. Issues such as famine, a lack of fundamental freedoms, and a fear of political imprisonment incite North Koreans to escape. Reaching China does not, however, guarantee their safety—China repatriates all North Koreans who [...]

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By Reid on 06 December 2009

Though it is known best for its large benefit concerts, Farm Aid has so much more to offer America. For the past 24 years, they have worked to raise awareness about the loss of family farms and to raise funds to keep farming families on their land. Beyond raising money to help farmers, Farm Aid [...]

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By Reid on 04 December 2009

Remakers had it’s first public outing today. Day 1 of NoCoast definitely gets slotted in the success category. We had an extremely long night getting prepped, so were pretty sleepy all day. The art fair was packed full of people.  We were lucky enough to nab a spot next Aisha Celia Designs, and Aesthetic Apparatus [...]

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By Katherine on 30 November 2009

The Cousteau Society was founded in 1973 and today has more than 50,000 members. The goal of the Society is to continue the unique explorations and observations of ecosystems throughout the world, with a focus on protecting these fragile resources. The Society speaks in testimony and counsel to governing bodies and leaders on [...]

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By Reid on 26 November 2009

The Global Fund for Women is a grant giving operation that gives moeny to women’s organizations around the world. They’ve granted $71 million dollars to 3,800 women’s groups since 1987.  I just read through the bio’s of their board and staff and the depth of their organization is immensely impressive. Their group focuses on a number [...]

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