Paolo Lugari: Founder of Las Gaviotas (en Español, with simultaneous English translation)

Sep 16 2008

Paolo Lugari, the founder of Las Gaviotas in Colombia, describes the incredible energy of the human spirit, and some examples of how it has transformed Las Gaviotas into a world-famous example of sustainable living - in a harsh environment.

Many thanks to Robert Schorlemmer, President of Friends of Gaviotas for wonderful translation, to Gioconda Perez-Snyder of Friends of Gaviotas, and to Terrie Lewine, Hollister Knowlton and all of Green Village Philadelphia for helping make this interview possible!

Produced by: Pierre Terre, 9/16/2008
Language: English
Run Time: 12 min. 30 sec.
Story Level 2 = Children may need to ask their parents about the meaning of the Story

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Name	Fundraising	Activity	Location
Sandra Meza Gonzalez To buy hair dyes, shampoo, silicone and various hair care products; she will also invest in a tent and a chair that need maintenance. learn more	in_repayment	Beauty Salon	El Carmen De Bolivar, Colombia map
Gladys Jimenez De Padilla To purchase clothing, footwear and cosmetics learn more	in_repayment	Retail	Barranquilla, Colombia map
Sandra Ruth Piñeros Piñeros Buy fabric and supplies to make curtains, tablecloths, and other products with Christmas motifs learn more	in_repayment	Sewing	Bogotà, Colombia map
Lucinda Maria Herrera Mestra Purchase of meats and soft drinks to make her products learn more	in_repayment	Pub	Barranquilla, Colombia map
Nelcy Yanett Patiño Pacheco To buy a dozen shoes, sweaters and jeans. With the remaining money to buy cosmetics that customers have ordered. learn more	in_repayment	Retail	Malambo-atlántico, Colombia map
Shirley Lorenis Pacheco Acosta Buy a greater volume of yarn to weave backpacks and handbags learn more	in_repayment	Crafts	San Jacinto-bolívar, Colombia map
Manuel Antonio Caballero Buzon To purchase greater quantities of meat products. learn more	in_repayment	Butcher Shop	Palmar De Varela (atlántico), Colombia map
Martha Sofia Paez Sarmiento To invest in materials such as fabrics, threads, buttons and elastic materials learn more	in_repayment	Sewing	Barranquilla, Colombia map
Jhon Freddy Osorio Montoya Buy upgraded washing machines learn more	in_repayment	Machinery Rental	Soledad Atlàntico, Colombia map
Norelvis Alejandra Villadiego Franco Supplies learn more	in_repayment	Crafts	Barranquilla, Colombia map
Eduardo Antonio Guerra Buy stock and supplies for food business. learn more	in_repayment	Food Stall	Soledad Atlàntico, Colombia map
Astrith Candela Rodriguez Salazar Inventory learn more	in_repayment	Retail	Soledad Atlàntico, Colombia map
Mauricio Rosales Nieto Castillo Buy larger quantities of oil, rice, and liquors learn more	in_repayment	General Store	Baranoa-atlàntico, Colombia map
Antonio Francisco Mercado Montaño Purchase 500kg of aluminum, 500kg of coal, and other materials learn more	in_repayment	Manufacturing	Malambo-atlántico, Colombia map
Gregorio Valdelamar Fajardo Purchase refreshments, cold drinks, rice, and oil learn more	in_repayment	Restaurant	Barranquilla, Colombia map
Carmen Victoria Martinez Saenz Purchase condiments in bulk and packaging learn more	in_repayment	Food Production/Sales	Bogotà, Colombia map
Esmerney Castellanos Tavera Cell phone accessories for resale learn more	in_repayment	Retail	Barranquilla, Colombia map
Magalis Maria Maturana Muñoz Buy chicken, fish, tuna, canned goods, and personal hygiene products like toothpaste and soap learn more	in_repayment	Butcher Shop	Cartagena De Indias, Colombia map
Carmen Tulia Torres Purchase of fabric, elastic, and adornments to make clothing learn more	in_repayment	Sewing	Bogotà, Colombia map
Maria Eugenia De La Cruz Vargas Lora To buy a sewing machine and basic materials to make new designs. learn more	in_repayment	Sewing	Barranquilla, Colombia map

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