In any project, it is important to measure outputs: number of trainings, number of people trained, number of loans given out, number of latrines built
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Diversification and Resiliency in Coffee-farming Communities
Visiting Honduras on a work trip in 2014, True Roots co-founder Summer Lewis saw and heard first-hand about the devastation caused by coffee leaf rust
The Specialty Coffee Symposium Fellowship: Working Towards Industry Sustainability
Summer Lewis was selected as a Fellow for the Specialty Coffee Association of America Re:Co Symposium in Seattle, Washington, USA. According to the of
The Five Glories of Strategic Planning – French Style
Planning is something we do every day, with the idea of achieving our goals and objectives, be they personal or professional. We plan because we want
“Cultivating Peace”: A Rotary Peace Fellow Interview
True Roots consultant Summer Lewis was interviewed by The Rotarian Magazine, the official publication of Rotary International for the feature, "Cultiv
Big Dreams, Small Changes: My Quest to Impact the World
True Roots co-founder Summer Lewis was approached by the Kansas State University Academic and Career Information Center for an interview with their
Why Strengthening Local Economies is Crucial for Community Development
I sat down to talk with Salomón García Moreno, a friend that I first met more than 15 years ago. I have a great deal of respect for Salomón based o
Making Change, Making Peace…Effective
True Roots co-founder Summer Lewis was interviewed by Barbara Gaughen-Muller in anticipation of the Rotary World Peace Conference in Ontario, Californ