THE CAUSE

The Innocence Project of Florida (IPF) works to free innocent people who have been wrongfully incarcerated by relying upon DNA evidence that excludes them from participation in the crime. (http://www.floridainnocence.org/)

JAMAICAN SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETERS INCREASE CAPACITY AT NATIONAL CONFERENCE

Since 2000 the Jamaica Association for the Deaf (JAD) has been spearheading reform in deaf education through the implementation of a bilingual approach. These efforts have been positively impacting the thirteen schools for the deaf on the island.

ADVANCES IN PASTURE FORAGE IMPROVES DAIRY FARMS IN NICARAGUA

The dairy value chain in Nicaragua is based on milk produced from tropical forage that has its growing cycle and development coincide with the rainy season (May - November), which in turn effects the growth during the dry season (December - April). When the waters levels diminish the pasture and forage reduce drastically, affecting milk production and cattle health.

NUTRITION STANDARDS INCREASED FOR LIVESTOCK IN HAITI

Livestock in Haiti is an additional source of income for families and often considered a Haitian's piggy bank since these animals are sold when families need to send their children to school or pay for a major expense. A relatively recent addition to many households is the domesticated rabbit since rabbits breed quickly and offer a source of protein.