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I volunteered in December 2007 with the Association of Relief Volunteers (ARV) to assist with the building of homes for the Dalit residents of Kothasatram-Indiranagar(KI).  While these villagers had been adversely affected by the Sumatra Tsunami of 2005, their plight was further worsened by the social stigma surrounding Dalit communities.  You see, the Dalits (formerly known as “Untouchables”) had previously been considered to be below the lowest level of the Indian caste system.

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Join us at Ten Thousand Thousand Villages in Garden City Center on Thursday, September 13th from 5-9 pm for a Community Shopping Event for Longitude.

Ten Thousand Villages will donate 15% of net sales to Longitude. Come and treat yourself to hand crafted home decorations or personal accessories made by artists around the globe.

If you are looking for that special gift for a friend or relative, come browse products from more than 130 artisan groups in some 38 countries. Enjoy a fun night of shopping while supporting the work of Longitude!

Today, we are launching Longitude’s annual appeal to donors. Thanks to people like you, the lives of many individuals have improved to the point where a brighter future is now possible.

Two examples: In 2009, Gloria Quansah left a life of selling oranges on the streets of Accra, Ghana to become a student at the PROFESA Academy. This past July, Gloria graduated with a certificate in computers and a Diploma in Business Accounting from PROFESA. She is now pursuing her dream of studying business accounting at the University.

The goal of the Longitude Charter Members program is to create sustainability within our aid programs in India and Ghana. Your generous gift of $500 per year will make a direct impact on our programs and give someone a chance to change their lives. With your gift, Longitude is able to continue providing support to those who need it most. Becoming a Longitude Charter Member is Easy!