FoE Newsletter Spring 2004

- Not so loco The Economist April 22, 2004
After some improbable success, Ecuador's president may be in trouble... link

- Fishing for Trouble The Economist March 4, 2004
These are dangerous times for conservationists in the Galapagos Islands...link

World Neighbors reports that BBC Worldwide Service is doing a multi-part radio special on dangerous pesticides in the Carchi region. Access the BBC audio series at the World Neighbors' website and click on "as heard on..."  link

Steve Sherwood, World Neighbors' Andean area advisor, conducted research and wrote a chapter in a soon-to-be published book, "Waiting for Spring: Life After Harmful Pesticides."  The next segment of "Dying to Make a Living" will air beginning June 9, 2004.  To listen to the audio files, you need RealPlayer.

As you will hear in the radio story, the use of toxic pesticides can have a devastating impact for farmers in Ecuador and around the world. However, something can be done about it. World Neighbors supports Farmer Field Schools in Ecuador and other developing regions that teach farmers how to decrease dependency on agrochemicals while, at the same time, increase productivity through better use of ecological methods, such as natural pests, crop rotations and other means.

With your help, World Neighbors can continue to expand their support of Farmer Field Schools. A donation as little as $50 will enable a family representative to participate in 15 weeks of semi-intensive Farmer Field School training in Integrated Pest Management.

Please consider supporting their efforts in the Andes by making an online donation at