This article discusses new options in agriculture for small-scale farmers to aid in their plight against poverty. These farmers discussed in this research are from Sub-Saharan Africa, South and Central America and South Asia.

A social entrepreneur is someone who identifies a social problem and uses entrepreneurial principles to create, organise, and manage a venture to make social change. A social entrepreneur measures success based on the impact on the society. While social entrepreneurs are often non-profit groups, the aim is to advance the social and environmental goals.

The focus of this card is on…On challenging situations in relation to business and finance, family matters that stemmed from the past.

Some of you may have heard the kid down the street or even seen the young punk on the corner riding around and what looks like a 10 speed bike However, if you take a closer look, you’ll discover that there aren’t 10 speeds on that bike

The Black family structure is under attack From teenage pregnancies to dead-beat dads, what was once the strength of the Black community is now a glaring weakness

The recent acquittals of the police officers charged with the murder of Sean Bell on the day of his wedding and the uproar that has erupted over the incendiary remarks by Rev Jeremiah Wright are clear indications that race still matters in America

Pontiac is a chief of the Ottawa tribe of North American Indians He was famous for inciting the Pontiac’s Rebellion in 1763

Al Gore is the former vice president of the United States of America Perhaps Gore is best known for his contributions to environmentalism, as well as running as president opposite George W

Rednecks are primarily thought of as white, working class people living in the southern part of the US

Oscar Arias Sanchez is the current president of the country of Costa Rica He first assumed office on May 8, 2006 and is currently serving his second term

The Panama Canal is a man-made transoceanic route that was first constructed by the French and completed by the Americans in 1914 It was made to shorten the travel time needed by ships needing to get to the Atlantic from the Pacific, and vice versa

Many in the Black community have joked for years that when a news reporter interviews a person of color they usually opt for the most inarticulate and uneducated minority they could find The stereotypical images of African Americans that many see is usually atypical of the Black professionals that I come across on a daily basis

Everybody craves to look good, both man and woman But most of the ornaments are only acceptable for women so men are always left behind

I have always loved Star Trek, from the original series beginning in 1969 to the ever present reruns on television just about any day Admirable characters, a stern but humane Starfleet code to live by, lots of action (but no gore) and the wonder of new frontiers

Designer clothing has been around for decades and it is likely that we will see further developments in the future in terms of designer clothing The fashion industry is constantly changing, and with even the current trends at the moment changing, it is hard to predict exactly what we may see in the future

Maine, a northeastern state in the United States of America, is home to a number of famous and remarkable people Among these famous people are writer Stephen King, actress Liv Tyler and songwriter Dan Fogelberg

Have you heard about 'medieval' words Medieval days are organizations and events that regularly celebrate the wonder of the middle ages

This year marks the centenary of the birth of Ian Fleming, whose time spent in Naval Intelligence during the Second World War proved to be the catalyst that led to the creation of James Bond, the most iconic character to emerge from 20th century fiction The life of Ian Fleming Fleming was born on May 28th 1908 in Mayfair, a wealthy district of London, and his early years were entirely privileged

For decades, Hollywood has portrayed African American men in a negative light From pimps, and drug dealers to thugs and womanizers, the portrayal of Black men in the media have led to numerous stereotypes that have ultimately determined how many view an entire group of people

Imagine a time when equality was not available to all Imagine a time when the realization of one’s dream depended solely on the color of one’s skin

It has been extremely difficult to watch the news over the past year and not form an opinion of the numerous protests of the proposed immigration laws Students from across the country have skipped class on a daily basis to argue against laws that would make it a felony to be an illegal immigrant or to assist illegal immigrants in the United States

It was the spring of 1931 A freight train bound for Memphis carried a group of young African Americans in search of a better life

Richard Johnson and Dee Spiller had everything They were star defensive backs for Eisenhower High School in Houston and on their way to play collegiate football at Baylor University

Remember how intrigued you were as a child when grandma would wind up the music box Generations later, the music box still brings a smile to your face when you hear the music

Many cringe when scientists victimize animals for medical experiments However, many African American men from Tuskegee, Ala