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
Paolo Lugari: Founder of Las Gaviotas (en Español, with simultaneous English translation)
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106 Matches. Page 1 of 6 next >>
| Name | Fundraising | Activity | Location | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
María Margarita Rivera MuñozStock artificial and fresh flowers like anthuriums, roses, flower buds, carnations and orchids learn more |
| Decorations Sales | Barranquilla, Colombia map | ||||||
Scheylis Maria Vergara SansonTo purchase modern games learn more |
| Services | Barranquilla, Colombia map | ||||||
Aidee Jiménez OspinoPurchase bed sheets, towels, children’s clothing, and shoes learn more |
| Home Products Sales | Barranquilla, Colombia map | ||||||
Teresa De Jesús Marriaga De RodríguezTo buy clothing, shoes, items and appliances. learn more |
| Cloth & Dressmaking Supplies | Barranquilla, Colombia map | ||||||
Jaír Javier Vitola BeltranTo buy sound systems, washing machines and television sets. learn more |
| Electrical Goods | Barranquilla, Colombia map | ||||||
Juan Carlos González VenturaTo buy a canopy, chairs and tables, and to maintain his stall where he makes the food he sells learn more |
| Food Stall | Barranquilla, Colombia map | ||||||
Karen Elena Baron BeleñoIn order to purchase clothing, footwear and underwear for ladies, gentlemen, and children and bed linen learn more | in_repayment | Retail | Cartagena De Indias, Colombia map | ||||||
Doris Guzman RomeroBuy construction materials to improve the floor, fix up the bathroom, and raise a wall on the patio learn more | in_repayment | Personal Housing Expenses | Cartagena De Indias, Colombia map | ||||||
Adalgiza Maria Marquez GaibaoPurchase soft drinks, dairy products, sweets, and snacks learn more | in_repayment | Food Market | Bogotà, Colombia map | ||||||
Jairo Manuel Fonseca RodriguezLeather, cloth, and raw materials learn more | in_repayment | Manufacturing | Bogotà, Colombia map | ||||||
Martha Lucia Gonzalez RomeroBuy disposible products, plates, glasses, sweets, and soft drinks learn more | in_repayment | Retail | Bogotà, Colombia map | ||||||
Julia Teresa Castro MartinezTo make improvements to her hair salon and to purchase of supplies like shampoo, dyes and hair treatments learn more | in_repayment | Beauty Salon | Cartagena De Indias, Colombia map | ||||||
Ligia Jimenez De AvendañoHome improvement: replacing roof tiles, repairing pipes and painting doors and window frames learn more | in_repayment | Personal Housing Expenses | Bogotà, Colombia map | ||||||
Manuel De Jesús Bertel AnayaPurchase primary materials to make floral essences, disinfectants, liquid soaps learn more | in_repayment | Manufacturing | Soledad Atlàntico, Colombia map | ||||||
Freddy Raul Maldonado RomeroPurchase aluminum, glass, accesories to make doors and windows learn more | in_repayment | Metal Shop | San Jacinto-bolívar, Colombia map | ||||||
Margarita Rosa Yances RiveraTo buy ingredients for her meals and tables and chairs for her business. learn more | in_repayment | Food Stall | Cartagena De Indias, Colombia map | ||||||
Orlando Silvera BolivarTo buy brick-making raw materials, especially cement and sand. learn more | in_repayment | Construction Supplies | Baranoa-atlàntico, Colombia map | ||||||
Yenny María Garcia BarrertoPurchase thread for embroidery on backpacks, cloth for school uniforms, and machine maintenance learn more | in_repayment | Weaving | San Jacinto-bolívar, Colombia map | ||||||
Elvira Josefina Vega AraqueTo pay cash for women's dresses, men's athletic clothing, cosmetics and shoes for men and women. learn more | in_repayment | Retail | Soledad Atlàntico, Colombia map | ||||||
Ketty Judith Alvarez VasquezBuy thread to weave hammocks, and also buy merchandise learn more | in_repayment | Crafts | San Jacinto-bolívar, Colombia map |
106 Matches. Page 1 of 6 next >>
María Margarita Rivera Muñoz
Scheylis Maria Vergara Sanson
Aidee Jiménez Ospino
Teresa De Jesús Marriaga De Rodríguez
Jaír Javier Vitola Beltran
Juan Carlos González Ventura
Karen Elena Baron Beleño
Doris Guzman Romero
Adalgiza Maria Marquez Gaibao
Jairo Manuel Fonseca Rodriguez
Martha Lucia Gonzalez Romero
Julia Teresa Castro Martinez
Ligia Jimenez De Avendaño
Manuel De Jesús Bertel Anaya
Freddy Raul Maldonado Romero
Margarita Rosa Yances Rivera
Orlando Silvera Bolivar
Yenny María Garcia Barrerto
Elvira Josefina Vega Araque
Ketty Judith Alvarez Vasquez
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