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Title: Association for Forests, Development and Conservation (AFDC)

URL: http://www.afdc.org.lb/

Description: The Association for Forests, Development and Conservation (AFDC) was established in 1993 to achieve sustainable conservation of natural resources, raise awareness and build capacities to contribute to the national efforts for better environmental management. Fundamental to AFDC_x0092_s mission is the pursuit of community-based conservation for the sustainable livelihoods of people. This comes from the idea that conservation will fail if local communities do not benefit from it. AFDC's objectives include: developing local communities while maintaining conservation and the sustainable management of forests and natural resources; capacity building and public awareness in fields and issues related to the environment and sustainable development; conducting and disseminating studies and research related to different environmental and sustainable development issues; lobbying for changes in environmental and sustainable development policies; encouraging youth involvement and participation in development practices including working towards the establishment of youth centers and hostels.

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Subject:   Environmental education Sustainable development

Title: Green Earth Center (GEC), 緑・自然・環境のボランティア :地球緑化センター:Green Earth Center

URL: http://www.n-gec.org/

Description: The Green Earth Center (GEC), which has its organizational roots in desert greening efforts in the Inner Mongolia region of China, began operation in 1993. In addition to planting trees in China, the group also organizes short- term and long-stay volunteer activities related to agriculture and forestry in the remote and rural areas of Japan.

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Subject:   Sustainable forestry Sustainable agriculture Tree planting

Title: Organization for Industrial, Spiritual and Cultural Advancement-International (OISCA), オイスカ (OISCA)

URL: http://www.oisca.org/

Description: OISCA, The Organization for Industrial Spiritual and Cultural Advancement International, works to contribute to environmentally sustainable development through a holistic approach emphasizing the interconnectedness of agriculture, ecological integrity, and human spirit. To accomplish this, OISCA International implements and advocates hands-on experiential programs for world citizens of all ages, transmitting knowledge and skills, and cultivating spiritual qualities as dedication, self-reliance, and universal brother- sisterhood. “Industrial” refers to the promotion of agriculture and other primary industries that are fundamental to human existence. “Spiritual” does not denote a particular religion but rather the need to nurture qualities such as self-reliance, dedication for one`s own community, international brother-sisterhood and respect for Earth`s ecological integrity on which life is grounded. “Cultural” represents the intent to encourage the magnificent cultural diversity that has enriched human life and the universal need to promote cultural patterns such as culture of peace. Originally formed in 1972, the Japan Asian Association & Asian Friendship Society (JAFS) focuses on providing sustainable and safe drinking water to rural communities in South and South East Asia through building wells, pipelines and related infrastructure. As an international cooperation group, JAFS also provides disaster relief to the victims of catastrophic natural events throughout Asia.

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Subject:   Ecology Agriculture Cultural Diversity Spiritual growth

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