Grassroots Economics in Third World El Salvador

Last year was the first time that I had visited El Salvador since the mid-1990s. I traveled both last year and this year with a volunteer group representing ESNA (El Salvador-North America) Village Network. The significant changes that I observed in these two years can be attributed to the efforts of many people. Those who have led the way include Mauricio Funes, the current president of El Salvador, and Blanca Orellana, the mayor of Caluco, a small town in the western part of the country.

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Simple Living Works! #7—Fair Trade

Looking ahead to May – Fair Trade Day. In this issue learn about some important though lesser-known sources of Fair Trade products. Also, here’s a big help for planning a simpler wedding, as well as May-August celebrations.

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