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The Forest Foundation launches “Artisans on Tour Program” with the Macushi Indians — Balata Rubber Artisans from Guyana
The Forest Foundation will be hosting Valentine, the tribal leader of the Macushi Indians, who has been invited to participate in events surrounding the official opening of the Smithsonian Institute’s Museum of the American Indian in September in both Washington, DC and New York, NY.
The Forest Foundation begins Fundraising for Fair Trade Store on Franklin Street, Chapel Hill, NC
“The goal is to create a place were people can meet, shop, share and educate themselves about important issues of the day, and show their support for sustainable development through their purchases,” says Marc Dreyfors, the Forest Foundation’s President. “We are hoping that we can gain a critical mass of support in Chapel Hill/Carrboro area to launch the third fair trade store in the Triangle.”
The Forest Foundation participates in Four Earth Day Events in the Triangle
The Forest Foundation participated in Earth Day events at Duke, UNC and NC State, as well as the annual, Durham downtown event held this year at Central Park.
The Forest Foundation receives donation for Madagascar Projects.
The Forest Foundation, a Durham-based non-profit, received a donation from Sferra Brothers, Ltd. to support several of its fair trade, conservation and sustainable development projects in Madagascar.
The Forest Foundation participates in Duke Conference, Globalization: Local Environments
On Feb. 25, The Forest Foundation, a Durham-based organization, was invited to participate in a conference at Duke University sponsored by the Student International Discussion Group (SIDG) at The Nicholas School of the Environment and Earth Sciences and the Latin American Studies Group.
The Forest Foundation Receives Largest Donation to Date
The Forest Foundation (TFF), based in Durham, North Carolina, received its largest donation to date, $5,000 from the Ramsay-Merriam Fund. The money will be used to create a new informational brochure on TFF’s services and to hold a fundraising event in the Triangle.
The Forest Foundation Participates in Alternative Development Tour at WTO/FTAA Meeting in Cancun, Mexico
From September 3rd – 8th, The Forest Foundation, a Durham based organization, participated in the “Whose Trade Organization?”, a reality tour through the Yucatan of Mexico, sponsored by Global Exchange.
The Forest Foundation participates in African Growth and Opportunities Act (AGOA) Forum in Washington, D.C.
From December 6th – 8th, The Forest Foundation, a Durham-based organization, was invited to participate in the African Growth and Opportunities Act Forum in Washington, D.C. The controversial AGOA legislation was passed during the Clinton Administration to assist in economic development of Africa and to address the growing crises in HIV-AIDS and underdevelopment of the continent.
The Forest Foundation participates in Alternative Development Tour at WTO/FTAA Meeting in Cancun, Mexico
From September 3rd – 8th, The Forest Foundation, a Durham based organization, participated in the “Whose Trade Organization?”, a reality tour through the Yucatan of Mexico, sponsored by Global Exchange.
The Forest Foundation invited to Colombia to assist in craft development
The Forest Foundation, a Durham-based non-profit, was invited to participate in the International Craft Fair in Bogota, Colombia, sponsored by the Community of Andean Nations and the Government of Colombia’s craft development agency.