Our first guest was Naser al-Ardah from Relief International, who is the organization’s Regional Program Development Director for the Middle East and North Africa. Naser discussed the potential for a women’s microfinance program in the West Bank to contribute to greater economic stability, social networking and a stronger social structure in an area that currently experiences high levels of isolation and unemployment.
Next we heard from Lynda Hall of the Canadian Organic Growers. Lynda talked about the Growing Up Organic Project, which has had a very busy summer getting local kids involved in organic gardening projects in Ottawa. Lynda and Paul discussed the benefits that organic farming can have, even when a “farm” consists of a few garden beds in the heart of the city.
We do have a bonus feature from John Wall on GIS Day at Carleton University, which is coming up soon on Wednesday, November 14th. Mark your calendar and hear all about it!
