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Failure of Seasonal Rains<\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div><\/a>
Failure of the traditional \u2018rainy season\u2019 and <\/span>forecasts for hotter and drier conditions in the early months of 2026 underscore need for climate action<\/span><\/div>
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Boston Change-Makers Gala 2026<\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div><\/a>
Our annual Change-Maker's Gala will return to Boston in Spring, 2026<\/div>
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Building Resilience in Baringo<\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div><\/a>
Building sustainable livelihoods and lasting resilience for the\nfuture of communities in Baringo, Kenya<\/div>
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Doubling Food Production<\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div><\/a>
Ambitous new project aims to double food production for 180,000 in Zambia<\/div>
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