Roots of Peace - Demining Efforts and Economic Recovery in Vietnam

1. Roots of Peace - Demining
Efforts and Economic
Recovery inVietnam
Charles Goodman San Francisco

2. Roots of Peace
- Demining
Efforts and
Economic
Recovery in
Vietnam
 Charles “Charlie”Goodman leverages his experience in business
and civic leadership to serve as a board member of the Fromm
Institute for Lifelong Learning in San Francisco.Along with this
position,Charles Goodman leads the ShiftingGears car rally event.
The fundraiser, which includes tours through San Francisco and
PaloAlto, most recently benefited the nonprofit Roots of Peace
(ROP).

3. Roots of Peace
- Demining
Efforts and
Economic
Recovery in
Vietnam
 ROP has launched a number of programs that aspire to return
economic prosperity to post-conflict regions; one such initiative is
Mines toVines, which is dedicated to clearingVietnam of
unexploded mines. In 2010, ROP began working with local
governing entities and demining organizations such as the Mines
Advisory Group to clear unexploded bombs from farms, thereby
creating opportunities for farmers to reestablish their livelihoods.

4. Roots of Peace
- Demining
Efforts and
Economic
Recovery in
Vietnam
 Along with demining efforts, Mines toVines provides farmers with
the resources necessary for growing crops with maximum
efficiency , using sustainable farming practices rather than
excessive pesticide use and overfertilization.To help farmers
effectively increase their product yields and income, ROP provides
training programs, vital resources during the growing season, and
guidance on introducing high-demand crops best suited for the
climate.