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Environmental Activists Expose Dangers of E-Waste

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 10:48:26 -0500

November 14, 2008, Delhi, India: In the streets of Mustaffabad, a poor quarter of Delhi, children in sandals sit on top of piles of broken glass and twisted metal, smashing computer monitors. Men with blowtorches melt circuit boards, while nearby, women sort and scrub other boards with diluted acid. Charred fiberglass and copper dust litter the ground.

This is the world of the electronic waste (e-waste) recyclers, who make a living by tearing apart the toxic remains of old home computers, cell phones and printer cartridges from the United States and other coun...

Employing Disabled Persons - Bangladesh

Mon, 15 Sep 2008 12:10:53 -0400

Disability at BERDO

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Ten out of thirty five BERDO's employees are disabled. Two of them tell me about their life with disability and what lead to these conditions. These stories also give me a sense of what happens to other 650 million people in the world who live their life with disability.

Firoza Khatun faces disability due to poliovirus

Life on the Street

I've been putting off writing this entry because I thought it would be best to provide you with images of these hard-working people so that you can see what I am talking about. But every time I went out and I saw a good photo opportunity, I felt embarrassed and guilty for just wanting to take their photo. I can't talk to them because I don't speak Bangla. I can't explain to them that I am advocating for their rights, nor can I convince myself that my motivation is just. If I could only shake o...

Disabled Villagers Become Savvy Investors in Rural Bangladesh

Tue, 02 Sep 2008 11:55:04 -0400

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AdvocacyNet
News Bulletin 154
August 28, 2008
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Disabled Villagers Become Savvy Investors in Rural Bangladesh

August 28, 2008, Jagua, Bangladesh: Three years ago, Mohammad Aslam had a good job as a bus supervisor, family property, and 12 cows. As an educated man, he also enjoyed considerable respect in his small village in southern Bangladesh.

Then, at age 23, a stroke took it all away. Mr Aslam lost his job and his family was for...

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Fri, 29 Aug 2008 16:56:39 -0400

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Israelis and Palestinians Condemn Israeli Crackdown in Ni'lin

Mon, 11 Aug 2008 14:44:47 -0400

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AdvocacyNet
News Bulletin 151
August 6, 2008
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Israelis and Palestinians Condemn Israeli Crackdown in Ni'lin

August 6, 2008, Ni'lin, West Bank: Human rights advocates in Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories are calling for a stop to the violence in Ni'lin village in the West Bank, after two Palestinian boys were killed within a week by Israeli forces.

Ten-year-old Ahmad Husam Yousif Musa (above) was shot in the head at close range by a soldier July...

True Love Collides With Caste Discrimination in Nepal's Villages

Thu, 10 Jul 2008 11:12:21 -0400

July 9, 2008, Siraha District, Nepal: Satyanarayan Mandal and Hemlata Chaudhary had been in love for six years. The only problem was that Satyanarayan was a Dalit, while Hemlata came from an upper caste.

Easy Ways You Can Help Conserve Rainforests

Wed, 04 Jun 2008 17:54:33 -0400

1Choose foods grown on farms certified by the Rainforest Alliance

Buy coffee, tea, cocoa, chocolate, bananas, orange juice, g...

Ally Request - Alternative Channel TV

Thu, 20 Mar 2008 07:08:25 -0400

Focus the Nation hiring Organizers for FTN 2009

Thu, 14 Feb 2008 14:33:13 -0500

National Organizer, Focus the Nation 2009

Description:

In January 2008, Focus the Nation events reached close to one million people in a day of education and civic engagement on global warming solutions taking place at 1,900 locations in all 50 states. 64 members of Congress and 15 Governors’ offices participated in the events along with hundre...

Clif Mojo Project Slingshot: 3 $10k grants for Global Warming Solutions

Thu, 14 Feb 2008 13:47:03 -0500

Are you an outdoor fanatic? An artist? An innovator?

How will you protect the places you love and play, inspire your community, or challenge our expectations?

Clif Mojo and THINKING considering SOCIETY, ENVIRONMENT and ECONOMY has been shared by hundreds (maybe thousands) of people around the world.

DragonTHINK – h...

Communications Coordinator

Wed, 05 Dec 2007 12:44:11 -0500

The Eastern Association of MSF-C is looking to fulfill this position on their Executive Committee (see below in English).

L’Association-Est de MSF-C cherche Ã pourvoir Ã cette position dans leur comitÃ© exÃ©cutif:

Coordonnateur des communications Mandat : Le (la) Responsable des communications a pour objectif dâ€™encourager les expatriÃ©s de retour de mission aient un rÃ´le proactif dans le tÃ©moignage auprÃ¨s du public et dans les mÃ©dias en collaboration avec le bureau des communications ainsi que de favori...

December 8th Demonstration: BEYOND KYOTO

Sat, 01 Dec 2007 15:50:01 -0500

I have provided some information about an upcoming event that is very important to me. It is a demonstration that will coincide with the UN Climate Talks. There will be thousands (if not more) worldwide who will be demonstrating so that our leaders take climate change seriously. If enough of us come and support this cause we may be able to make a difference. Please, lend me your support by coming to this event. Please, forward this to as many people as possible. Full details are bellow.

Thank you,

Dan Rose

Rallies are currently planned in 80 countries, for d...

Biophilia or Biophobia? Let's fall in love with nature... again

Mon, 19 Nov 2007 21:23:00 -0500

Biophilia or Biophobia?

Letâ€™s fall in love with natureâ€¦ again

That destiny is a mystery to us, for we do not understand when the buffalo are all slaughtered, the wild horses are tamed, the secret corners of the forest heavy with the scent of many men, and the view of the ripe hills blotted by talking wires. Where is the thicket ? Gone. Where is the eagle ? Gone. The end of living and beginning of survival.

- Chief Seattleâ€™s speech of 1854 as interpreted by screenwriter Ted Perry

As Chief Seattle cautioned in his address during the sale of na...

Taxi to the darkside

Thu, 15 Nov 2007 23:45:20 -0500

Here is a trailer for the award winning documentary, Taxi To the Darkside. If you are interested in the truth behind American ‘freedom’ and ‘democracy’ this film is a must see. The documentary is craftily directed by Alex Gibney.

Enjoy and be enlightened!

Dan

The Shock Doctrine short film

Thu, 15 Nov 2007 23:37:44 -0500

The Shock Doctrine is a short film by Alfonso CuarÃ³n and Naomi Klein.

Ally Request - PhotoSix

Wed, 14 Nov 2007 09:21:52 -0500

Alliance Accepted! - DanRose

Sun, 04 Nov 2007 09:36:46 -0500

Alliance Accepted! - Hannah

Mon, 05 Nov 2007 00:37:59 -0500

Alliance Accepted! - Krista White

Mon, 05 Nov 2007 20:17:12 -0500

Write for Celsias - Climate Change Site

Tue, 23 Oct 2007 22:35:25 -0400

Celsias is rapidly becoming the â€œgo toâ€ online destination for emerging and seasoned writers to showcase their passion for the environment, sustainability and global warming.

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Echoing Green Fellowship

Wed, 17 Oct 2007 12:45:41 -0400

What is the EG Fellowship?

Through our two-year Echoing Green Fellowship program, we provide start-up capital and technical assistance to help new leaders launch their organizations and build capacity. We offer:

â€¢ A grant of up to $90,000, paid in four equal installments over two years â€¢ A health insurance stipend â€¢ Conferences led by organizational development experts â€¢ Access to technical support and pro bono partnerships to help grow your organization â€¢ A community of like-minded social entrepreneurs and public service leaders

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Conserve the Rainforest

Wed, 19 Sep 2007 15:32:14 -0400

Support an organization that works to conserve biodiversity and ensure sustainable livelihoods by transforming land-use practices, business practices and consumer behavior.

Make Friends, Have Fun and Make Money Saving the Earth

Wed, 12 Sep 2007 14:55:33 -0400

Are you Part of the Problem… or the SOLUTION?

Be the first in your community to start the transformation process to sustainability.

+Become a Black Belt Dragonpreneur, Trainer / DragonMentor + (Seminar / Workshop Presenter – CSR Business Consultant – Private Tutor – Sustainable Lifestyle Coach)

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS: - Excellent Communications and Interpersonal Skills - Unlimited Positive Enthusiasm & Entrepreneur THinking - Assertive Development of you...

Save Our Planet

Sun, 02 Sep 2007 11:56:11 -0400

Enough is enough, and it’s time for a change.

-Christopher Howse – EarthThreat.org