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[Josh ⁶𓅓 @BoshJetts]

@nurahikmet01 @OVO40 Just gunna leave this here x

[Josh ⁶𓅓 @BoshJetts]

one of few politicians to speak with morality and rationality always

[Farrukh @implausibleblog]

Zack Polanski, “Secondly, I think it's undoubtedly true that the conversation around Israel is so obviously toxic"

"And I say that as a Jewish person, it is so vital, as you were saying, that we separate antisemitism from criticism of the Israeli government"

"Now, it won't surprise you to hear me say this, I imagine as a Jewish person, antisemitism exists in our society"

"It's a real problem in the same way that Islamophobia is a real problem and all forms of racism"

"And I would say, as workers, as socialists, as progressives, as people on the left, it's really important that we collectively show solidarity to racism in all of its forms"

"That is a different conversation from recognising that there has been an ongoing genocide in Palestine, but also in the West Bank, where the settlers are as well, that there's been an illegal occupation that has been going on for decades and decades now, for an entire generation"

"And from the absolute complicity, in fact, more than complicity, from the active enabling of the British government, who are still sharing arms or selling arms licences, sharing intelligence"

"And it is so important, I think it's really revealed the gap between where Westminster establishment politicians are and where the public are"

"Because I've been saying this for a while, and I hope people in the room would know I would say this even if it was an unpopular thing to say"

"But actually, we're in the place where public sentiment so strongly shows that people are undoubtedly and unsurprisingly concerned about an ongoing genocide, yet we still have establishment politicians continuing to support it"

"We've got Wes Streeting, who suddenly seems to have woken up and noticed what's going on just in time for a leadership election, talking about a genocide"

"And then we've got Andy Burnham, who says that he can't judge or make a comment on it"

"And that seems odd to me when we've seen four years now of horrendous and brutal and horrific livestreamed attacks on our TVs and our phone screens"

"And I think every single politician needs to recognise right now what's going on, to speak with clarity, to speak with transparency, and call out what's going on"

[Steve Sweeney @SweeneySteve]

Today I$rael tried to kill me in a targeted airstrike in southern Lebanon as I was reporting on was the targeting of bridges and the forced displacement of 1 million people, an ethnic cleansing operation on a larger scale than the Nakba

I have absolutely no doubt that this was deliberate. Despite claims there were no warnings ahead of the strike and no notifications sent to the Lebanese Army who allowed us to film

As we have seen in Gaza they want to silence journalists who document and report their war crimes

It is the western powers who provide political and military support for I$rael, arming it to the teeth to carry out genocide in Gaza and ethnic cleansing here in Lebanon. They are not simply complicit, but active participants and should be held accountable for their actions.

But if I$rael thinks today’s strike will silence us and keep us out of the field they are very, very mistaken

[Josh ⁶𓅓 @BoshJetts]

@FilmUpdates well deserved

[Congresswoman Yassamin Ansari @RepYassAnsari]

Don’t look away. The president of the United States was involved in some horrifying, sickening crimes, as were many people in his inner circle and the current administration.

[LPC @landpalestine]

Brett Ratner with Epstein and a teenage girl.

Brett Ratner with the First Lady of Ametica at the premiere of the Melania trump movie, which he directed.

[World Source News @Worldsource24]

BREAKING: Fire engulfs the top of Vondel Church in Central Amsterdam, The Netherlands.

[Aaron Rupar @atrupar]

Q: Are you affirming that you think President Trump is a fascist?

MAMDANI: I've spoken about--

TRUMP: That's okay. You can just say yes. I don't mind.

[Josh ⁶𓅓 @BoshJetts]

all these billionaires racing their way to another billion faster than ever, and yet the conditioned masses of racist reprobates will point the finger at migrants and muslims and blame them for their problems.

you only need see past your ignorance and insecurity to see truth

[Forbes @Forbes]

Elon Musk achieved yet another major milestone Wednesday, becoming the first ever person worth $500 billion. Musk, who became the first person ever worth $400 billion or more in December, is $150 billion ahead of runner-up Larry Ellison—and half-way to becoming the world’s first trillionaire. (Photo: Getty Images) https://t.co/7CTBh3MPhs

[Jeremy Corbyn @jeremycorbyn]

World leaders can make as many statements as they like opposing Israel's actions in Gaza.

Until they end the sale of weapons to Israel, they remain complicit in the mass murder of Palestinians.

Stop arming genocide, now.

[Jeremy Corbyn @jeremycorbyn]

Enough. Stop equivocating. Stop aiding ethnic cleansing. Stop arming Israel.

[Shared Interest @SharedInterest]

We are delighted to announce that Shared Interest has received the King's Award for Enterprise in the Sustainable Development category.

This marks the fourth occasion Shared Interest has been honoured with this prestigious award, reflecting our unwavering commitment to developing sustainable enterprises and supporting marginalised communities to trade their way out of poverty.

Patricia Alexander, Shared Interest Managing Director, said:

“Since our last royal recognition, we have grown our membership base to over 10,000 and increased our lending impact, reaching more than 416,000 producers, including 156,000 women, across the globe.

"This award celebrates the collective efforts of those who believe in the power of trade, not aid, to lift people out of poverty. "

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[Shared Interest @SharedInterest]

Find us on the back cover of the latest issue of @PositiveNewsUK magazine!

Pictured on the cover, Rosine Aké Bekoin, farmer of Ivorian cocoa producer CAYAT, holds a coffee seedling in the co-operative’s agroforestry nursery.

Shared Interest has supported CAYAT since 2016, helping the business to grow and empower its 3,818 farmer members with an equitable, stable income.

Are you fed up with bad news, but want to stay informed?

From stories about joyful jobs to reflections on abundance and current affairs, the uplifting new issue of Positive News magazine is full of thought-provoking features and good journalism about the good things that are happening.

Have a read to brighten your spring. Check out https://t.co/jruyltKpm4 to find out more.

Visit https://t.co/q3XV55X0h5 to find out how you can support our vital work across the globe with an ethical investment 🌍

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[BRT🌻 @BioRecTech]

@elonmusk @realDonaldTrump Not that long ago...

[Shared Interest @SharedInterest]

In this clip, meet Kouamé Amoin and Alice Kouassi Aya, two remarkable women leading the way within one of Ivory Coast's biggest cocoa co-operatives.

Invest in a fairer world this #InternationalWomensDay.

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[Shared Interest @SharedInterest]

The #SustainableDevelopmentGoals, developed by the @UN in 2015, are a framework for peace and prosperity for people and the planet

We believe our work contributes to the attainment of seven specific #SDGs from the 17 agreed goals for building a better world by 2030.

These are:

🎯 SDG 1: No Poverty
🎯 SDG 5: Gender Equality
🎯 SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
🎯 SDG 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
🎯 SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
🎯 SDG 13: Climate Action
🎯 SDG 17: Partnership for the Goals

Overall, we believe that these goals are embedded in Shared Interest’s mission, values and impact.

Want to know more?

We compile a set of Social Accounts each year which details our social, economic and environmental impact. You can learn more about our work in our latest Social Accounts, available to view or download now on our website.

Read more in our 2024 Social Accounts:
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[Shared Interest @SharedInterest]

In our new blog, we share an ethical gifting guide to inspire you to find perfect presents that do good around the globe: a gift that keeps on giving. But why is this important?

Christmas in the UK 🇬🇧

As a nation, every year, we waste £700 million on Christmas gifts that are unwanted. This translates into £42 million of presents thrown away on an annual basis.🙅‍♂️

This contributes to 114,000 tonnes of plastic packaging added to our landfills, the equivalent of 650,000 reindeer! 🚮

So, why choose an ethical gift?

🏘️ Empower communities
🛍️ Positively influence consumption habits
📈 Support local businesses
🌎 Protect the environment
💎 Give gifts that last
💚 Become a conscious consumer

Our ethical gifting guide features a range of products sourced from all corners of the globe, including divinely different chocolates by @divinechocolate; speciality festive coffee blends and experiences by @OwensCoffee, ; Fairtrade treats, giftsets and staples by @TrueOriginFood, plant powered nut-based snacks by @EatLiberation, upcycled bags combatting Ghana's plastic-waste crisis by @TrashyBags and ethical investment opportunities to give a gift that grows with @SharedInterest.

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[Shared Interest @SharedInterest]

Shared Interest supports producers of a range of commodities with vital access to finance. The types of commodities our lending supports continues to diversify, helping us to reach and empower more producers from all corners of the globe.

In our autumn member magazine, we featured Quality Supplier Foods, a Peruvian producer of high quality products such as quinoa, chia seeds and fava beans, and a representative of our diverse portfolio. Earlier this year, Quality Supplier approached Shared Interest for finance to support them to purchase higher volumes of quinoa and gain a more competitive price for farmers.

Peru's grain industry at a glance:

🇵🇪 Peru is the largest producer of quinoa worldwide.
🏆Peru is one of the top 10 producing countries of chia seeds.
📈 Andean grain exports surged by 42.5% in early 2024, signalling strong demand.

What is quinoa? 🌱

Quinoa (pronounced KEEN-wah) is the seed of the Chenopodium quinoa plant. Quinoa is an ancient South American grain, first grown for food 7,000 years ago in the Andes. The Incas called it “the mother grain” and believed it was sacred.

Quinoa was largely unknown to the rest of the world, until fairly recently. Since then, it has experienced a huge surge in popularity because of its high nutrient content and health benefits. In fact, the year 2013 was named “The International Year of Quinoa” by the UN, because of its valuable qualities and potential to fight world hunger.

Quinoa is grown in a variety of zones throughout Peru's 'altiplano' (English: 'high plain'), a famous area of land extending between Lake Titicaca in southern Peru, to Lake Poopo in Bolivia - covering a distance of 600 miles and an average altitude of 12,000 feet.

To produce quinoa, seeds are planted in harrowed and fertilised soil towards the end of the summer season.
90–120 days after planting, when the leaves have fallen off and only dried seed heads remain, quinoa is ready to harvest - traditionally, by hand.

The seeds are then separated from the husks by rolling the seed pods with medium pressure on a large flat stone placed on top of a blanket. The seeds are then tossed into the air with the blanket to blow the husks away. The crop is brought back to the farm and rapidly dried to preserve quality.

What is chia? 🥜

Chia seeds are the edible seeds of Salvia hispanica, a flowering plant in the mint family native to Mexico and Guatemala. It was an important crop for pre-Columbian Aztecs and other Mesoamerican Indian cultures.

Chia is mainly used in the food industry because it is a good source of omega-3, fatty acid, protein and fibre, making it an ideal food for improving cardiovascular, digestive and bone health. It can be consumed directly (raw or cooked) or through its derivatives, such as flour, oil, or beverage.

Chia seeds are produced in Peru through organic farming methods by small farmers in the Cusco and Puno regions. The special weather of the Cusco region allows for the organic growth of chia seeds.

To produce chia seeds, the seeds are propagated from seeds or seedlings. Once planted and covered in soil, following regular watering, the seeds will sprout within 7 to 10 days.

After about three months, the chia plants will flower. The flowers can be pollinated by insects or by self-pollination. The small chia seeds will form in the heads of the flowers, and the farmers then harvest the crop using organic production systems.

Explore this story and more in our autumn member magazine, QR 133, available to read or download now on our website.

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[Josh ⁶𓅓 @BoshJetts]

@elonmusk Probs for the best mate

[Shared Interest @SharedInterest]

Established in 1997, Prodecoop unites 38 coffee producing co-operatives in Esteli, Madriz and Nueva Segovia, throughout the northern region of Nicaragua.

Prodecoop supports 2,558 farmers with a stable income. The organisation also implements reforestation, income diversification, food safety, technical assistance, health and gender equality projects within the communities of its producer members.

Shared Interest and Prodecoop 🌱

Our relationship with Prodecoop began in 2006, when we provided the organisation USD $600k as prefinance to help in securing coffee contracts. Since then, our financial support has risen to USD $1.75m, in alignment with the company’s growth.

Visiting Prodecoop in Nicaragua 🇳🇮

In August, Shared Interest Lending Manager, Karolina Jiménez and Shared Interest Customer Representative, Jason Murillo, visited the co-operative. Karolina and Jason had the opportunity to tour the co-op's premises and processing plant, with Prodecoop Vice President of Industrial Processes, Ismael Campos.

Karolina was given a demonstration of Prodecoop's coffee bean colour sorting machines and coffee drying machines by Ismael. Once coffee is delivered in to Prodecoop by farmers after undergoing an on-farm wet-mill process, the coffee lots are tested and labelled with the name of the producer, quality rating and humidity reading.

The dry mill process continues and the coffee lots are prepared according to its certification features. One stage of the dry milling process involves drying the coffee, as coffee beans must reach a specific percentage of humidity.

Karolina and Jason also participated in the coffee cupping process with the co-op's Quality Control Assitants, Joao Campos and Águeda Ruiz.

Speaking about his experience visiting the co-operative, Jason said: "The members of the staff team are people who are truly dedicated to their work and are motivated to make things work well for the organisation.

"In an environment of enormous challenges for exports, they have managed to achieve excellent results in very short timescales according to business requirements."

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[Adam @AdameMedia]

“He would have done the same if she was three years old.”