I hope you are feeling well. Recently, Marta Messa of Slow Food International, said you both were able to attend the Terra Madre 2012 event in Italy. I'm sure you were praised for your wonderful work in Somalia. One of the delegates from Puerto Rico, Elena Biamon ( finca.gripinas@gmail.com); also attended Terra Madre 2012. She was emotionally moved by the whole event, especially the 1,000 gardens in Africa presentation by Carlo Petrini. When Elena returned to Puerto Rico, she was inspired to assist the farmers in Africa. On Dec. 8, 2012; Elena gathered several chefs & farmers from around the island of Puerto Rico and decided to give a fundraiser called, " Local Banana Festival". They were able to raise $ 115.00 to help the Ayuub Orphans. This gift is presented to the Degwariri Community garden of Somalia, by your friends at the Old San Juan farmer's market, Slow Food Boricua and the Local Banana Festival crew. Your sisters and brothers here in the Caribbean, wish our sisters and brothers in Africa; a peaceful and productive 2013. Thank you.
Elizama Montalvo
No comments:
Post a Comment