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Thinking Globally, Acting Locally
"It is our belief that gardens, in and of themselves, are the real-life symbols of hope.” —Jacqueleen Bido, Ed.D., Chief Strategy Officer, Newark Science and Sustainability, Inc.
The Need
Thanks to everyone who were able to make a donation in March. We were able to raise $1,000. We still need $4,000 to complete our garden project in Constanza, Dominican Republic. As you can see, a $20 donation could bring us very close to this goal. Take it even a step further and come join me in the DR. That's right, come witness the work we're doing there and meet the amazing people we're doing it with.
The Mission
The primary focus of Acción Glocal is to utilize collaborative partnerships to address some of the pressing environmental, health, and economic challenges residents are faced with by focusing on the following components:
- Environmental & Nutrition Education
- Organic Agriculture and Entrepreneurship
- Sustainable Living Practices
Follow on Instagram @glocalaccion / Like on Facebook @glocaldr
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Constanza is a town and municipality in La Vega Province, Dominican Republic. Located in the Cordillera Central region, Constanza is known for having the highest elevation and coldest temperature in the island as well as the entire Caribbean. The local economy is based on its robust agricultural industry, which contributes to 4% of the national GDP. However, due to huge disparities in incomes and wealth the average household survives on a monthly salary of $200.
With the highly industrialization of agriculture, which promotes the widespread use of herbicides, pesticides, and other chemicals that are detrimental to the environment and our health it’s important to reintroduce organic farming practices when and wherever we can. This ensures that residents have more access to fresh locally grown produce.
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It was an amazing site watching people, mostly women, of all generations working together to create a community garden free of harmful chemicals in Constanza, Dominican Republic. Please help us raise $4,000 to complete this community project. Click Glocally Grown in Constanza to make a donation today.
Plan your next trip to the Dominican Republic. Click the link Acción Glocal to learn more on how you can support this initiative and get involved.
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Why the Dominican Republic
The Dominican Republic’s economy is highly dependent upon the United States, the destination for approximately half of exports and the source of 40% of imports. However, due to income inequality, high unemployment, and underemployment remains important long-term challenges.
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As of 2015, there were approximately 1.87 million people of Dominican descent in the U.S., including both native and foreign-born. Dominican Americans are the fifth-largest Hispanic or Latino American group in the United States, after Mexican Americans, Stateside Puerto Ricans, Cuban Americans, and Salvadoran Americans. In New Jersey, a rapidly growing population of up to 250,000 Dominicans reside, topped by Paterson in absolute number and with Perth Amboy having the highest proportion in the U.S. And other areas of New Jersey including cities like Jersey City, Union City, and Newark, and many other areas in Passaic County and Hudson County.
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Take Action, Make a Donation
Help us establish Newark's first community year-round, sustainable urban farm.
Respectfully yours,
Tobias A. Fox, Managing Director
Newark Science and Sustainability, Inc.
www.sasglocal.com
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