Money goes to Malawi farming

Accenture and Concern today announced that the Accenture Foundations have awarded Concern US $1.5 million to fund the development of conservation farming programs in Zambia and Malawi. The grant will be used to educate and assist local farmers and communities in sustainable farming practices.
The award is part of Accenture's corporate citizenship focus -- Skills to Succeed -- which educates people around the world, building skills that enable them to participate in and contribute to the economy. The three-year Concern project will train 6,400 farmers in Malawi and Zambia in conservation agriculture techniques. Local trainers will provide participating farmers with the skills necessary to attain food security and harvest surplus produce.
In addition to the grant, Accenture will continue supporting Concern with pro-bono consulting services, which range from advice on developing Concern's business strategy to volunteering hands-on support for the organization.



I think this is great because people are trying to help out the less fortunate and are donating money to help other people get on their feet.


http://www.marketwatch.com/story/accenture-grants-concern-us15-million-to-build-conservation-farming-skills-in-zambia-and-malawi-2010-04-29?reflink=MW_news_stmp