Bunker Roy at zeroconferense 2011 (zero11)

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Comment by Leo on June 1, 2012 at 2:13pm

Yes, we are so synched. This is another example of people actually doing something and becoming empowered. that is real.

Comment by Maya D' Auspicio on June 1, 2012 at 12:25pm

This is incredible work, I would like to visit them. if they can do this so can we, they are teaching us ways to be self sufficient. These are solutions not dreams.

Comment by Leo on May 28, 2012 at 8:00am

A friend of mine just posted this on another site. This is really such wonderful work it cannot be celebrated enough.

Also please visit:

• Barefoot College

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Bunker Roy

INTERVIEW: Bunker Roy (Sustainable Business Online)
Erik Jaques meets Sanjit 'Bunker' Roy, social activist and educator.
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