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Sumatra Jungle Trek: introducing Nadja van Winden
We think our Sumatra trekkers are a pretty awesome bunch. When they heard our plea for conservationalists to fundraise for the Orangutan Foundation and their incredible work, we were humbled by the response from people determined to make a difference. People like Nadja for example. Nadja works for The Body Shop Benelux and joined the challenge for orangutans and their habitat everywhere. Here’s a little more about Nadja in the 10 questions we ask absolutely everyone… Apart from your home and car, what’s the most expensive thing you’ve ever bought? My I-Pad, which welcomes me as a digibete to the digital world. What’s been the
The Body Shop Foundation Christmas Raffle – the winners
Thanks to EVERYONE who brought a ticket and to the wonderful Tracy Lees for arranging this – it was a festive success! As requested, pleasase find below the list of winners – all of which should have been contacted by now. If
Sahara Challenge 2012: new addition to the team!
He’s a man who likes a challenge, he’s a man who totally endorses the company values, he’s a man keen to tackle the sand dunes for charity – ladies and gentlemen, we give you a last minute new addition to
Job Opportunities at The Body Shop Foundation UK
Every year, The Body Shop Foundation funds a global variety of charities, all working for positive social and environmental change. We are able to support these small – but vital – community funds through a number of initatives, thanks in large
New year, new Facebook page!
Well, what a year it has been for us here at the Foundation. 2010 has been full of challenges, inspiring projects, inspirational people and rather wonderful volunteers….one thing for certain, it hasn’t been dull! As we approach 2011, we look forward
Lilongwe Wildlife Centre – Working to put wildlife back into the wild, where it belongs – Author: John Reid
Lilongwe Wildlife Centre – Working to put wildlife back into the wild, where it belongs Intro Situated in the South East of the African continent Malawi is known as ‘The Warm Heart of Africa’. Although this sobriquet may encapsulate the spirit
Have yourselves a very Merry Christmas….
On behalf of the whole team here at the Foundation, I’d like to say a heartfelt, genuine thanks for your support and help throughout the year. Thanks to the help of our volunteers, trustees, corporate funder, supporters, donors, fundraisers, Regional Funding
Festive cheer
The following questions were (allegedly) set in last year’s GCSE examination in Swindon, Wiltshire (U.K.) These are genuine answers (from 16 year olds) Q. Name the four seasons A. Salt, pepper, mustard and vinegar Q. Explain one of the processes by which water can
Cool Running Ramblings : Issue Three
My first race It was well into August now and after quite a few disappointing “pre-training” runs I started to realise where I was going wrong and why I was running out of steam. It sounds blindingly obvious now but I