The plight of Colombian palm oil workers - preview
In January, the Friend reported on young Friend Rachel Boyd's trip to Colombia to live and work with communities at risk of exploitation due to biofuel production Here are two extracts from Rachel's blog about striking palm oil workers in the district of Yarima and Puerto Wilches
The strike in Puerto Wilches
There was a strike of palm oil workers happening in Puerto Wilches, and I met with the nuns to hear about how they had been supporting the workers, and how I might be able to help
Rachel Boyd
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