... propelled by an American art form gone global.

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... nearly one-fifth of the world’s 37,000 NGOs were formed in the 90’s. ... challenge to the NGO movement and to global democracy more generally.

Kitchen Caravan is web-project that explores the interplay between food and culture. Using fresh seasonal ingredients, Kitchen Caravan's recipes and videos encourage viewers to nourish their bodies, minds and the planet with the food that they eat.

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A lack of communication can be a major barrier for grassroots non-governmental organisations (NGOs) working in developing countries. FrontlineSMS is the first text messaging system created exclusively with this problem in mind. By leveraging basic tools al