Fairtrasa Intensifies Collaboration with Greece

Fairtrasa's mission is to empower small-scale farmers to lift themselves out of poverty. Fairtrasa has worked with Greece since 2009, and is now strengthening ties there. Peter Abma of Fairtrasa Holland explains, "The contacts in Greece have been there for a long time, but if you want to truly collaborate, in the best way possible, you have to be present in the country. Of course that is a serious decision. It takes years of research and time before we settle in a country." Fairtrasa's presence in Greece has helped support Bio Agros, a growers group that produces kiwis. Fairtrasa plans to establish a greater presence in Greece, and is seeking more producers. 

Check out our Innovate interview with Ashoka Fellow and Founder and CEO of Fairtrasa, Patrick Struebi.

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Save the Children Receives $11 Million for Earthquake Relief in Nepal

The US Agency for International Development's (USAID) Acting Administrator, Alfonso Lenhardt, committed $11 million towards Save the Children's relief efforts following the 7.8 magnitude earthquake in Nepal on April 25, which has affected more than 8 million people and caused tremendous damage and destruction. This generous donation will allow Save the Children to continue delivering much needed supplies, such as baby kits, blankets and tarps. 

Make a donation to Save the Children's Nepal Earthquake Children's Relief Fund

Listen to our Innovate interview with Save the Children's CEO Carolyn Miles to learn more about their crucial work.

Photo courtesy of Save the Children