Together for Development
Together for Development aims to address the causes of poverty and reduce aid-dependency by setting up networks of small businesses and social projects in communities around the world, while ensuring individual responsibility and accountability. Together for Development is a Los Angeles based, 501(c)3 Non-Profit organization, which aims to address the root causes of poverty, in all its forms, and
12/23/2016
Dear friends, 2016 has been both difficult and extremely productive against all odds, with disappointments and successes alike. Through all the good and the bad, we wish to send your way, also on behalf of all those whose lives you helped change for good, a BIG THANK YOU + our best wishes of peace and prosperity for 2017.
06/28/2016
The global definition of extreme poverty is having to live off of $1.25 a day. It's an unrealistic figure that is meant to paint a far rosier picture of the world's poor than the reality. Finally, some mainstream media decides to call it for what it is...
Fudging the Numbers: Is UN Hunger and Poverty Data Reliable? - SPIEGEL ONLINE The UN is celebrating: Hunger and poverty around the world are in decline according to data from the global body. But that success is not nearly as great if you scrutinize the numbers.
05/29/2016
Long Saturday, launching Together's latest project - "Abre los ojos!" - dedicated to Latinos living with disabilities in the most disadvantaged & underserved neighborhoods of South LA. Our interns from UCLA, Christy & Jazmin, made this possible through their dedication and good spirits. It's so refreshing to see that there are still people who care to step outside their comfort zones and look beyond their immediate interests - a lesson in selflessness and modesty!
02/23/2016
While organizations focused on international development can be very helpful, they can also be very damaging to the very communities they try to help. Just an example of the issues that can arise if there are insufficient policies to protect the targeted communities. Together for Development strives to avoid such large scale issues by focusing exclusively on small communities where we can have the most positive impact! http://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2016/feb/23/world-bank-projects-safeguard-womens-rights-gender
Why don't World Bank projects safeguard women's rights? | Elaine Zuckerman Our study found life for women was worse, not better, after World Bank pipeline projects. A robust gender policy is vital
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