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How Veggies are helping villages

By participating in the 13-Villages-Project, organic toy manufacturer, Under the Nile, is doing more than just providing healthy toys for customers -- they're also providing healthier living conditions for impoverished people in Egypt.

Under the Nile, manufacturer of organic toys and apparel, is doing more than just helping kids make a positive association with healthy foods. They are also proud participants of the 13-Villages-Project -- a SEKEM initiative to fight against poverty and its causes in rural Egypt. Under the Nile's "Veggin' Out" collection of stuffed fruits and vegetables are made exclusively through this program.

Janice Masoud, President of Under the Nile, joined the 13-Villages-Project because she believes as they do.that poverty cannot be addressed solely through financial aid. So while many manufacturers choose to give a portion of their proceeds to underprivileged countries, charities, and so forth, Masoud wanted to do more than just donate. She wanted to part of the solution.

Here is what she's done:
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About Underthenile
Under the Nile offers an alternative to conventional cotton apparel for infants and children. All products are made from 100% handpicked organic cotton, without the use of pesticides or chemicals throughout the entire production process. Grown exclusively in Egypt, the products reflect the extremely soft and durable features that Egyptian cotton is known for. Under the Nile's dyeing process uses metal-free or vegetable dyes. Accessories such as buttons and zippers are made from organically friendly elements such as wood, shell or nickel-free metals
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Five Things You Should Know Before Buying Organic
With over ten years in the organic infant and children's apparel industry, Janice Masoud, President of Under the Nile, says consumers should be educated before buying organic products to be sure the goods they purchase are truly organic.
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It's Good for Kids to Play with Their Food
Under the Nile, manufacturer of organic infant and children.s apparel, added new fruits and vegetables to their 100% organic stuffed toy collection called, 'Veggin' Out. From plump, purple grapes and fist-size bananas to whimsical eggplants and broccoli crowns, every product is designed to help kids make a positive association with healthy foods.
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Frequently asked questions from our customers
Why should one use organic cotton in baby and children's clothing?
How do we make the colors for our dyes?
Why is organic cotton softer then conventional cotton?
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