...With an underground park. Wow! Here's the link.
Given Heifer's global reach, water is an important - if sometimes neglected - topic. Here's a link for more on the complex set of political factors swirling around it.
Consider a donation to Heifer's "Give Up and Give Back" campaign. More information can be found here.
Some background on the campaign from Heifer's president, Pierre Ferrari:
"The average weekly wage in Uganda is $5.38. The average meal out in the United States costs $35.37, just over six weeks’ wages for a Ugandan family. Imagine the impact you can have by just donating six meals during the six weeks of Lent – the $210 you’d donate to Heifer could provide a community with a goat, honeybees and 3 flocks of chicks. What a life-changing gift that would be!"
When: Saturday, March 3rd, from 9:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Where: Keystone Church - Downstairs Hall (5019 Keystone Place North, Seattle 98103, Wallingford)
RSVP by email or phone to: eliza.penick@heifer.org / 206-547-5696
Agenda (from Eliza):
1. Overview of Heifer curriculum materials - and how to use them
2. Hands-on experience with lesson activities
3. Professional development opportunities and field trips
We hope you'll be able to join us!
Just a quick reminder that February's potluck will be held on Monday the 27th in Montlake. For more information, or to RSVP, please email: seattleheifer@gmail.com
An interesting piece on the relationship between poverty, urban growth, and migration. Here's a link.
Very interesting data sets from the World Bank addressing global development and finances. Definitely worth exploring...
An interesting and well written piece from The New York Times addressing the integration of responsible social messaging into popular media...
Explore the role of women in the developing world at Heifer U.'s upcoming workshop in Los Altos Hills, California. A link to the workshop - to be held in March - can be found here.
Help those in need of a sustainable source of food and income...
Date: February 17, 2012 (106 James Street, Seattle, 98104)
RSVP: http://akadinnerseattle.eventbrite.com
Interested in joining Heifer in Seattle? We're always eager to work with new volunteers. Send an email to seattleheifer@gmail.com to get involved.
With specific questions about our operation in Seattle, please contact Eliza Penick, Community Relations Coordinator for the Pacific Northwest.
Her email is: eliza.penick@heifer.org
After a few months of laying low, the Heifer in Seattle Blog is back. Check here for links to interesting articles addressing the politics of development, international relief, and sustainability issues.
You can also consult this blog to learn more about Heifer's branch in Seattle. Events, seminars, and volunteer opportunities will be posted to this blog regularly.
Thanks for reading and stay tuned for more!
