Since 2002, 1% for the Planet has inspired members of the business community to contribute 1% of sales to environmental groups around the world. It’s a simple pledge, but we take it seriously.
The Child Welfare Scheme in Nepal helps disadvantaged children and their communities to provide them with a real chance for a productive future. One of their inspiring projects is the JYOTI centre in Pokhra, which takes children that have been living on street and teaches them vocational skills.
If there is anything which shows that the actions of individuals can really make a difference, then Kiva would get our vote. This is microfinance re-thought for microfinanciers. Small scale projects, like helping someone in Nigeria to buy stock for their shop. We like supporting clothing based projects.
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Yew supports organisations that share our values. We encourage our friends to have a look and support them too.