Road to Free Agent: 轉寄︰ Oikocredit Ezine #1

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You can find other "Market with Meaning" but you definitely want to see "Profit with Purpose".
I personally "Believe in Kingdom Transformation" because I know there is only ONE "Life for Significant".

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傳送日期︰ 2012年03月13日 (週二) 9:50 PM
主題︰ Oikocredit Ezine #1 - March 2012

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Special Edition: Strength in Numbers

Dear Oikocredit friends,

In this special edition Ezine to celebrate the International Year of Cooperatives: cocoa farmers in Ghana in control, Ukraine farmers working together for a better life and the head of a Paraguay cooperative who encourages people to dream big.

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The Oikocredit team

In practice

		Ghana: Farmers in Control What does it take to get a Fair Trade product on to the supermarket shelf? Every link in the value chain plays an important role – including the farmer, buyer, manufacturer and consumer. The Kuapa Kokoo - Divine Chocolate value chain is a unique partnership that Oikocredit supports from the farm, to the supermarket. Read more...
		Ukraine: Farmers get essential finance from Cooperative In 1996, four women started a cooperative with the aim of providing small consumer and trade loans to market traders. Unable to approach traditional banks, farmers also began to turn to the women for support with their agricultural projects. Today, the cooperative Gromada Credit Union serves more than 5,000 members. Read more...
		Paraguay: A Message from Cooperativa Manduvira’s General Manager “Our cooperative makes a difference in the lives of our members in three ways: economically, socially and environmentally. I think the most precious capital we have is the trust of the members,” said Andres González Aguilera. Read more...