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With supply chains disrupted, farms and dairies have had to throw away their goods, wasting the energy spent to produce them

Global nonprofit Heifer International is joining the Libra Association, it announced Monday, becoming the 23rd official member of the organization.

The group joined Libra to facilitate the creation of a low-cost, accessible financial system, it said in a blog post, noting that Libra’s stated mission is to build a system that “will support financial inclusion, competition, and responsible financial services innovation.”

On this 50th Anniversary of Earth Day, we talk with Donna Kilpatrick, from Heifer USA, about their ability to adapt in this time of change and how they continue to value the land through their regenerative agricultural practices.

In advance of International Women’s Day, Gap Inc. announced today that over 500,000 women and girls have completed its signature education and life skills training program, P.A.C.E. (Personal Advancement & Career Enhancement), which the company currently operates in 17 countries. Founded on the belief that all women deserve the opportunity to reach their full potential, Gap Inc. originally launched P.A.C.E. in 2007 for women working in the apparel supply chain, where it runs in over 300 factory locations in collaboration with Gap Inc. suppliers. The company has since expanded the program to other sites in order to reach more women, including in rural community settings, academic and vocational institutions, emergency relief centers, and more. Based on strong program evaluation results, participant feedback, and independent research, Gap Inc. has continually refined and scaled P.A.C.E. through partnerships with nonprofit organizations, intergovernmental organizations, government agencies, community groups, and new corporate partners.

Seventy-five years ago, the world was emerging from the most damaging war ever fought. Much of Europe was in ruins, many lives had been lost, and families were pushed to the brink of starvation.

Twelve-year-old Reston resident Joseph (J.P.) Mackey, a 7th grader at Langston Hughes Middle School, launched BumbleBracelets, a “buzz-ness” he created to help save the bees, which have were recently named the most invaluable species on the planet at the EarthWatch debate due to the fact they pollinate plants that are responsible for one-third of the food we eat.

My 2019 holiday guide has some great causes. And one is already promised $100,000 from a reader.

Heifer International calls it “the most important gift catalog in the world.” Inside the colorful brochure you will not find slippers, ties, chocolates or jewelry.

Time’s running short. It’s about this time during the holiday season when panic starts to set in for many people. The holidays are barreling down on us, and a look at the closet shows they’re nowhere close to being done with shopping.

Holiday gift-giving is around the corner and, while gifts will certainly be bought and wrapped up in a bow beneath the Christmas tree, some families might want to give back as they give, well, stuff. These charities make gifts that go further than just what’s under the tree.