La Roya is a plant disease that has been affecting coffee harvest across Latin America. The International Coffee Organization (ICO), based in London, issued a report on La Roya in May, saying more than 50% of the total coffee-growing areas in Central America have been affected.The ICO estimates total damage this year of 2.7 million bags of coffee, a loss … Read More
The Journey for Water
A journey for water in rural lower income countries can take up to two hours. The journey, often taken by women and children, can include dangerous obstacles and predators. Let’s follow the daily routine of a village resident who routinely journeys for water. How does the daily journey change how time is allocated. How could time be spent otherwise. The … Read More