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We are reclaiming a world precariously on the edge. We take action not with arrogance and certainty, but with humility and uncertainty. It is our giving that counts – not our success. But in selfless giving, we have victories. And through everyday actions, we reweave the web of life.<\/p>\n

– Vandana Shiva
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