A marriage is usually a celebration of the union of love, but for Moroccan Tarik Iguermia and American Danielle Loustou-Williams, their 2007 marriage celebrated not only their love, and the union of two cultures, but the birth of their non-profit organization, Anzar Exchange. By promoting cross-cultural understanding and communication between its Pennsylvania Chapter and Moroccan Chapter, Anzar Exchange has promoted sustainability in the Berber regions of Morocco by combating desertification through education and reforestation.

19 December 10 - Few are aware that close to one billion people in over 100 different countries are suffering from or severely threatened by intense desertification.