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Preserving the environment seems like a topic with universal interest. But having an interest doesn’t always mean we’re willing to change our behaviors. If you’ve ever wondered about someone else’s attitudes toward sustainability, you should check out National Geographic’s Greendex.
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‘She realized she had the ability to change her situation’
Padma is a participant in the Women in Factories Training Program
Last week I had the opportunity to visit with many of the women working in the factories in both India and Bangladesh who are taking part in our Women in Factories Training Program. As I talked to the women, I was surprised at the profound effect the foundational training had already had on their lives.
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Partnering to keep a promise for women
Women in Factories Training Program session at MAF Clothing factory in Bangalore, India
When we launched the Women in Factories Training Program earlier this year, we knew that ultimately we are accountable to the women we are working to empower.
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Planting the seeds of direct farm
I was recently in the mountains of Costa Rica on a warm, clear day outside San José. It was early morning when I met farmer Jessica Ovideo and she put me to work planting seeds, transplanting seedlings, harvesting, washing and packaging the hydroponic lettuce she grows for our Walmart stores in Costa Rica.
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