Paolo Lugari: Founder of Las Gaviotas (en Español, with simultaneous English translation)

Sep 16 2008
Paolo Lugari, the founder of Las Gaviotas in Colombia, describes the incredible energy of the human spirit, and some examples of how it has transformed Las Gaviotas into a world-famous example of sustainable living - in a harsh environment. Many thanks to Robert Schorlemmer, President of Friends of Gaviotas for wonderful translation, to Gioconda Perez-Snyder of Friends of Gaviotas, and to Terrie Lewine, Hollister Knowlton and all of Green Village Philadelphia for helping make this interview possible! Produced by: Pierre Terre, 9/16/2008 Language: English Run Time: 12 min. 30 sec. Story Level 2 = Children may need to ask their parents about the meaning of the Story
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Loan PhotoMaría Margarita Rivera Muñoz
Stock artificial and fresh flowers like anthuriums, roses, flower buds, carnations and orchids learn more
$850 Loan Request
$175 Raised so far
$675 Still needed
Decorations SalesBarranquilla, Colombia map
Loan PhotoScheylis Maria Vergara Sanson
To purchase modern games learn more
$1050 Loan Request
$275 Raised so far
$775 Still needed
ServicesBarranquilla, Colombia map
Loan PhotoAidee Jiménez Ospino
Purchase bed sheets, towels, children’s clothing, and shoes learn more
$525 Loan Request
$400 Raised so far
$125 Still needed
Home Products SalesBarranquilla, Colombia map
Loan PhotoTeresa De Jesús Marriaga De Rodríguez
To buy clothing, shoes, items and appliances. learn more
$1050 Loan Request
$25 Raised so far
$1025 Still needed
Cloth & Dressmaking SuppliesBarranquilla, Colombia map
Loan PhotoJaír Javier Vitola Beltran
To buy sound systems, washing machines and television sets. learn more
$700 Loan Request
$250 Raised so far
$450 Still needed
Electrical GoodsBarranquilla, Colombia map
Loan PhotoJuan Carlos González Ventura
To buy a canopy, chairs and tables, and to maintain his stall where he makes the food he sells  learn more
$1050 Loan Request
$125 Raised so far
$925 Still needed
Food StallBarranquilla, Colombia map
Loan PhotoKaren Elena Baron Beleño
In order to purchase clothing, footwear and underwear for ladies, gentlemen, and children and bed linen learn more		in_repaymentRetailCartagena De Indias, Colombia map
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Loan PhotoMartha Lucia Gonzalez Romero
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Loan PhotoJulia Teresa Castro Martinez
To make improvements to her hair salon and to purchase of supplies like shampoo, dyes and hair treatments learn more		in_repaymentBeauty SalonCartagena De Indias, Colombia map
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To pay cash for women's dresses, men's athletic clothing, cosmetics and shoes for men and women. learn more		in_repaymentRetailSoledad Atlàntico, Colombia map
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Buy thread to weave hammocks, and also buy merchandise learn more		in_repaymentCraftsSan Jacinto-bolívar, Colombia map

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