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FEATURED PROJECT VIDEO
Founded by Grammy Award winner Haitian-born musician and producer Wyclef Jean, Yéle Haiti addresses problems concerning education, health, environment and community development in Haiti. Support the Yele Haiti Earthquake Fund. |
September 25, 2008
REES, WATER & PEOPLE AWARDED SEAL OF EXCELLENCE Fort Collins, CO - Environmental nonprofit organization, Trees, Water & People (TWP) has been awarded the prestigious “Best in America” Seal of Excellence from Independent Charities of America (ICA). The seal is given only to members of ICA who meet the highest standards of public accountability, program effectiveness, and cost effectiveness. Of the 1 million charities operating in the United States, only five percent meet these expectations, and fewer than two thousand charities have been awarded the exclusive seal. Trees, Water & People is dedicated to improving people’s lives by helping communities to protect, conserve and maintain the natural resources upon which their long-term well-being depends. They develop and manage continuing reforestation, watershed protection, renewable energy, appropriate technology, and environmental education programs in Latin America and the American West. TWP’s conservation efforts have been recognized locally, nationally, and internationally. To learn more about Trees, Water & People, or to get involved, please visit their project page. |