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For all individuals, that crucial transition period between childhood dependence and adult independence has a cascading impact on their entire future—not only shaping the course of their lives, but also those of their families and the communities to which they belong. A successful youth transition produces an adult who has the knowledge, resources, and skills […]
María Fernanda Ghiso, Youth Inclusion expert at Rainforest Alliance, marks International Youth Day by reminding organizations that they need to enable today’s youth to deliver tangible and sustainable change.
International Youth Day draws attention to a given set of cultural and legal issues surrounding youth.
This report summarizes the findings from a research study commissioned by Rainforest Alliance (RA) to Ergon Associates Locals & Associates to the working and living conditions for workers and their families across a sample of RA-certified tea estates and small grower groups in Kenya. The study analyzed the most pressing issues facing the tea industry […]
We are working to grow Mexico’s domestic market for sustainably produced products.... Continue Reading
Indigenous peoples and local communities have an unsurpassed connection to the Earth's forests. ... Continue Reading