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Pesticide Action Week, March 20-30

You will be happy to know that since 2006 the 'No Pesticides Week' is being celebrated world-wide and expanded to 21 countries last year by March 2012.  We are honored to be the one who ignited the light of candle for Pakistan from March 2012.  Once again, we are contributing towards this Week and want to invite you all, to come forward with a fresh approach to development.  The earth needs people of capacity to take bold decisions to bring that most needed organic changes for the community as a whole !!   
You are requested to look seriously into this background info below and plan your small-scale events to promote alternatives for a healthier Pakistan.


For More Information

http://www.semaine-sans-pesticides.fr


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