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Ripples of Empowerment

I am always amazed to see how empowered people inspire others. It seems that such people ... Read more

   
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Featured in Alternative Gift Catalog

Alternative Gifts International enables caring people to give “Books for the Joy of Reading” to children in Nicaragua in honor of a friend or loved one. Read more

   
Moringa on the Move

Growth of a Movement

Had I not witnessed the planting of the tiny seed that grew into a mighty tree, I would not have believed what happened. Yet all of us who witnessed it are awed by what took place. Read more

   
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Seeds of Transformation

Lives blossom: A lush, vibrant community has sprouted where, just 20 years ago, the land was barren and people saw only darkness for their children's future.  Read more

   
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Interview with Balbir Mathur

"I am a servant of those who are making sacrifices for their people. That is fundamentally what Trees for Life does." Read  interview

   
Partners, not Saviors

Partners, not Saviors

In Nicaragua, a Kansas businesswoman witnesses people using a simple formula to empower themselves. Read more

   
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A Magic Box of Books

At a school in South Africa, dreams come true for children who had never even held a storybook. South Africa story

   
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Video: The Art of Reading a Storybook

Reading to children can open new worlds of imagination. This video shares tips from experts. Learn more

   
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The Moringa Tree

These tiny leaves could save millions of lives.
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Books for Life International

Books for Life inspires children with the joy of reading and learning.
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Formula for Empowerment

Farmers in Nicaragua discover how a shift in perspective can transform lives.
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