Summer Happenings: Design the next line of water bottle skins

posted by ACT:S June 21st, 2012

This summer, we’re partnering with MiiR to tell the story of how clean water can change lives. MiiR is an innovative company who makes great bottles that also help provide access to clean, safe drinking water for those in need. What does this mean for you? We need your help designing a new skin for their next line of water bottles! Then, on July 9-14, join us for “Drink Just Water” Week where we’ll explore the role that water plays in our everyday lives. (more…)

A story of renewed life and clean water in Mozambique

posted by ACT:S June 20th, 2012

Take from the World Vision Blog 

How much does access to clean & safe water matter to a rural family in Africa? Here’s a  story of success from Mozambique, written by World Vision’s Belis Matabire, who has worked with  water, sanitation, and hygiene programs in Southern Africa for the past 12 years. (more…)

Am I at the table?

posted by ACT:S June 19th, 2012

By Sarah Brubaker, ACT:S National Team 

“Oh, it’s ok; I don’t need a fork.  I can use chopsticks.”  Famous last words.  My first bite of food hit the kitchen floor.  (more…)

#LibredeHambre: HungerFree goes to G20 in Mexico

posted by ACT:S June 18th, 2012

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Global Recipes to get you started “at the Table”

posted by ACT:S June 15th, 2012

“Around the dinner table we find that we are more alike than different”

Our new challenge “Who’s at the Table” is all about sharing a meal with someone from a different culture, faith, or way of life than your own. While you share and explore, put your addiction to Instagram to good use and upload a photo of your meal to our site. These photos will be used in an art installment at Urbana 12!

To help you get started we’ve assembled some recipes from countries outside the United States to help you further your experience.  Bon appetite!

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