On Friday, December 10th, Lori Pappas, founder of Global Team for Local Initiatives (GLTI) will speak at the Bainbridge Commons about her important development work in Ethiopia, which was recently featured in The Bainbridge Review. Families are welcome at this all-ages event at the Bainbridge Commons. Click here for directions.. Authentic Hamar jewelry will also be on sale as a fundraiser for GTLI's programs.
GLTI's mission is to help indigenous people lead healthy lives. Working closely with tribal elders, Lori and her team are implementing sustainable development projects for the long-term survival and income generating activities for immediate relief. They are currently working with the 23,000 member Hamar tribe in remote southwest Ethiopia. Through projects in water, health, education and income generation, they are helping this ancient tribe, affected by drought and disease, gain the skills they need for continued survival.
Former Bainbridge Islander Lori Pappas has been featured on the PBS show Roadtrip Nation. She now spends her time "commuting" between her apartment in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia's capital, and the area where the Hamar tribe live, a two-day drive away.
We hope you can join us!
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