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Trévo CEO Donates To Nigerian Children’s Charity

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As Trévo President and CEO, Mark Stevens, traveled to Nigeria last month he did much more than present the first ever “Create Your Explosive Team” training. Trévo donated one million Nigerian Naira, about $6,200 USD, to the SOS Children in Nigeria charity. SOS Children is a global charity that has been supporting children, families and their communities to flourish for over 60 years.
Despite Nigeria being oil-rich, hundreds of thousands live in crippling poverty. Crime and HIV/AIDS are on the increase. SOS Children in Nigeria helps vulnerable children stay with their families and where necessary, give them a loving home in one of their SOS Children’s Villages.
Around 15 million children are engaged in child labor, many in very dangerous conditions in Nigeria. Some children work in hazardous industries where they are potentially exposed to toxic fumes and dangerous machinery. About 360,000 children live with HIV/AIDS and this disease is a major cause of the increasing poverty in the country. The child mortality rate stands at 138 per 1,000 live births and around 30 percent of children under the age of five are underweight.
SOS Children is in 133 countries where they have provided long-term care for almost 62,000 children in 547 SOS

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Up And Coming Home Party Companies To Keep An Eye On

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Home party companies continue to dominate the direct-selling industry and recently a few newer, rather unheard of companies, have truly been dominating the home party market. Although, Avon, Pampered Chef, Origami Owl, Mary Kay, and Thirty-One remain in the top five over-all, there are a few companies you may want to keep an eye on. According to homepartyrankings.com their 6 month trend has been on a steady upward climb and account for a large chunk of the business. 
1. Lulu Avenue, a jewelry company, has had over 105% growth in the last 6 months and has had growth in the last 9 out of 12 months. 
2. Jamberry Nails, a one-of-a-kind nail applique company, has had continued growth for quite some time. Growing rapidly and steadily but has remained under the radar. They’re in #2 over the last 6 months with 74% growth. 
3. Younique, a cosmetic company that’s leading with the fiber last product, has had tremendous growth, not only in home parties – but in income earners and team growth. Their 6 month history puts them in at third with 68%
4. Jewelry in Candles, a candle company that hides pieces of costume jewelry in their candles, has had a 30% growth

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