[Peace-discuss] Fwd: Re: Palestineoliveoil.org

[Al Kagan]

An opportunity to do something concrete for West Bank farmers. 
Please respond to Marilyn.

>From: "Marilyn Booth" <mbooth at uiuc.edu>
>
>hi, friends,
>
>this olive oil coop run from the West Bank offers a small but worthwhile way
>to support local farmers there who cannot easily market anything.  I just
>want to let you know that I am going to order one case (at least) of olive
>oil from them; if anyone is interested in buying one or more bottles, great
>(I think it will work out to about $12/bottle).  I'm sending this to you as
>friends who come to mind at the moment ... but please pass it on to anyone
>who might be interested. Those of you who aren't here at the moment I hope
>and trust I'll see soon.  I am very willing to be a local "distribution"
>person for this and to take all responsibility.
>
>best to you all
>Marilyn
>
>
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>Sent: Thursday, September 18, 2003 6:58 AM
>Subject: Palestineoliveoil.org
>
>
>>  This email is to inform you about a startup business that sells
>Palestinian
>>  olive oil to support Palestinian farmers who are in dire straights because
>>  of very difficult conditions on the ground - with Jordan and  Israel [the
>>  two natural markets] closed off completely to their product.
>>
>>  Started as an all-volunteer effort for the same purpose and to raise funds
>>  for various solidarity organizations, we are now trying to continue the
>>  effort as a self-sustaining enterprise with continued funding to various
>>  causes.
>>
>>  Please visit http://www.palestineoliveoil.org to find out more, or feel
>>  free to call me at 510.465.2799
>>
>>  Thank you very much for your thoughtful consideration. Feel free to
>forward
>>  this email, as you may deem appropriate.
>>
>>  Sincerely,
>>  Bashir Anastas
>>
>>


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Al Kagan
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