http://www.rethos.com/beldestefani What's happening for you on Rethos.com en-us audio_video <p>MTV Exit is a Foundation established to work with MTV to use the network and the brand to publicise issues around trafficking and is <span style="font-family: Verdana; line-height: 18px;">&nbsp;funded by USAID, has just finished a whirlwind tour of Cambodia. MTV EXIT has held concerts featuring internationally known pop groups and local musicians in four locations throughout Cambodioa to raise awareness of the risks of trafficking in Asia. It will soon tour more Asian countries.</span></p> <div><span style="border-collapse: separate; color: #000000; font-family: Helvetica; font-si... Sun, 21 Dec 2008 09:39:12 -0500 http://www.rethos.com/news/view/1633 http://www.rethos.com/news/view/1633 article <p>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. <br /> &nbsp;<br /> 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... Wed, 19 Nov 2008 10:48:26 -0500 http://www.rethos.com/news/view/1629 http://www.rethos.com/news/view/1629 article <p><br /><strong> Environmentalist Preaches Conservation as Chaos Engulfs Eastern Congo </strong><br /> <br /> November 4, 2008, Uvira, Democratic Republic of Congo: With little more than a motorbike and a mission, Clement Kitambala has been spreading news about environmental issues in remote communities of the war-ravaged Democratic Republic of Congo. <br /> <br /> Amid renewed fighting that has displaced more than 130,000, ongoing food crises and rampant sexual violence, his newsletter, Tunza Mazingira ("Conserve the Environment" in Swahili), has provided a steady voice for conserva... Wed, 05 Nov 2008 15:46:25 -0500 http://www.rethos.com/news/view/1626 http://www.rethos.com/news/view/1626 article <p>Dear AOKW Luminaries and Friends,<br /><br />I cannot help but comment on the profound shift of consciousness that has just occurred as a result of this US election. It cannot be described in any other way but this: Awakening. Humanity has just been Awakened to the possibility of a New World Order; one that may now be built upon a foundation of Open Dialogue, Cooperative Collaboration and Equal Fellowship!<br /><br />However, I feel that the road ahead will be quite a challenging and perilous one. The events that occur in the week ahead may test our collective determination and resolve.<... Wed, 05 Nov 2008 01:12:50 -0500 http://www.rethos.com/news/view/1624 http://www.rethos.com/news/view/1624 audio_video <p>Enter Message / description of files attached:</p> <p>A CBC Montreal news report on Felix &amp; Norton's Urgence-Biscuits mobile cookie bakery, and the owners'&nbsp;social&nbsp;entrepreneurship efforts.&nbsp;</p> Sun, 02 Nov 2008 13:44:01 -0500 http://www.rethos.com/news/view/1623 http://www.rethos.com/news/view/1623 article <p>October 27, 2008, Washington, DC: Soren Jessen-Petersen, who served as the United Nation's Special Representative in Kosovo during the run-up to the country's independence, has joined the Board of The Advocacy Project (AP). Suvash Darnal, a prominent advocate for Dalit rights in Nepal and Devin Greenleaf, a former AP Peace Fellow in Nepal, have also joined. <br /> <br /> The selection of three new members, each of whom represents an important AP constituency, signals an increased role for the Board as the organization prepares for 2009. Mr Jessen-Petersen will explore synergies wi... Mon, 27 Oct 2008 12:15:24 -0400 http://www.rethos.com/news/view/1621 http://www.rethos.com/news/view/1621 article <p>Advocacy Project (AP) have launched a blog group to connect professional women in the Washington area with young American women volunteering for human rights overseas.&nbsp;</p> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div>This innovative use of information technology was developed during the summer, when eight Zonta members in Washington decided to follow the blogs of graduate students serving as AP Peace Fellows in Serbia, Kosovo, Uganda, Jordan, El Salvador, Nepal and Kenya.</div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div>"This is a fantastic program," said Heather Dolstra, a Zonta member and Washington travel agen... Wed, 22 Oct 2008 11:56:54 -0400 http://www.rethos.com/news/view/1618 http://www.rethos.com/news/view/1618 article <p>Advocates for women's rights in El Salvador are calling on their government to bar the President of Nicaragua, Daniel Ortega, from attending an upcoming presidential summit because of his attempts to repress and intimidate women in his country.</p> <div><br /> In an Oct. 5 press conference, advocates from CEMUJER, a leading Salvadoran women's group, joined other human rights groups in expressing solidarity with Nicaraguan women. They urged Salvadoran President Antonio Saca to tell Mr Ortega he is unwelcome at the XVII Presidential Summit, a meeting of Central American leaders tha... Fri, 10 Oct 2008 11:21:36 -0400 http://www.rethos.com/news/view/1616 http://www.rethos.com/news/view/1616 article <p>"Vancouver city council voted Tuesday afternoon to give a green light to low-speed electric vehicles..."</p> <p>"...The small light cars are already allowed under B.C. law to travel on roads with a speed limit of 40 km per hour or less, but are only allowed on roads with faster speed limits when municipalities vote to permit them..."</p> <p><br />At least there is some progress! Way to Go Zenn and the province of British Columbia :)</p> Wed, 01 Oct 2008 16:59:30 -0400 http://www.rethos.com/news/view/1612 http://www.rethos.com/news/view/1612 article <div>September 26, 2008, Basildon, UK: Local authorities are threatening to demolish a community center built by the Dale Farm Travellers, creating new tensions as the long-running eviction battle over Dale Farm heads back to court.</div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div>The Saint Christopher's Centre, which opened in May, has become the latest target of the Basildon Council as it seeks to remove about 90 Traveller families from their homes in Southeastern England.</div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div>"They're turning up the terror to make us leave," said Richard Sheridan, president of the Dale Far... Fri, 26 Sep 2008 15:27:12 -0400 http://www.rethos.com/news/view/1604 http://www.rethos.com/news/view/1604 Wed, 11 Jun 2008 13:17:28 -0400 http://www.rethos.com/citizens/beldestefani/allies http://www.rethos.com/citizens/beldestefani/allies Opportunity <div class="content"> <p>Internship Opportunity&mdash;Tour Liaison<br />Otesha Cycling and Performing Tours <br /><a href="http://www.otesha.ca/">www.otesha.ca</a></p> <p>The Otesha Project is seeking 14 dedicated, organized, fun-loving individuals, aged 18 to 30, to serve as Tour Liaisons for its 2008 cycling and performing tours. As part of a team of 15 to 20 performers, you will take care of all administrative and on-the-road logistics for the tour. Successful candidates will support team members as individuals, foster a positive team environment, support teams in achieving tour object... Tue, 05 Feb 2008 12:51:37 -0500 http://www.rethos.com/opportunities/view/82 http://www.rethos.com/opportunities/view/82 Opportunity <p>The Otesha Project has announced the routes for the 2008 Otesha Cycling and Performing Tours (Check out: www.otesha.ca/bike+tours/index.en.html). Applications are now being accepted for seven regional tours throughout Canada that will take more than 120 inspiring young change-makers on the journey of a lifetime. You could be one of them!</p> <p>Tour members will share an incredible experience as they live as a mobile and sustainable community for two months. They will cycle from performance to performance, braving the elements, connecting with communities along the route, and explorin... Tue, 18 Dec 2007 14:22:59 -0500 http://www.rethos.com/opportunities/view/67 http://www.rethos.com/opportunities/view/67 Opportunity <p>Who we are: Priority Films, a New York City based film production company, is looking for highly motivated interns (both part time and full time). We will be focusing on the release of a highly acclaimed film in the US this fall – Holly. Holly is a full feature narrative, starring Ron Livingston (Office Space, Sex In the City), Virginie Ledoyen (The Beach), Udo Kier (Dogville), the late Chris Penn (Reservoir Dogs), and introducing Thuy Nguyen. Holly is not just a movie &#8211; it is the cry for help of millions of voiceless, sexually exploited children world wide each d... Mon, 22 Oct 2007 12:39:47 -0400 http://www.rethos.com/opportunities/view/39 http://www.rethos.com/opportunities/view/39 Opportunity <p>Who we are: Priority Films, a New York City based film production company, is looking for highly motivated interns (both part time and full time). We will be focusing on the release of a highly acclaimed film in the US this fall – Holly. Holly is a full feature narrative, starring Ron Livingston (Office Space, Sex In the City), Virginie Ledoyen (The Beach), Udo Kier (Dogville), the late Chris Penn (Reservoir Dogs), and introducing Thuy Nguyen. Holly is not just a movie &#8211; it is the cry for help of millions of voiceless, sexually exploited children world wide each d... Mon, 22 Oct 2007 12:38:58 -0400 http://www.rethos.com/opportunities/view/38 http://www.rethos.com/opportunities/view/38 Opportunity <p>Who we are: Priority Films, a New York City based film production company, is looking for highly motivated interns (both part time and full time). We will be focusing on the release of a highly acclaimed film in the US this fall – Holly. Holly is a full feature narrative, starring Ron Livingston (Office Space, Sex In the City), Virginie Ledoyen (The Beach), Udo Kier (Dogville), the late Chris Penn (Reservoir Dogs), and introducing Thuy Nguyen. Holly is not just a movie &#8211; it is the cry for help of millions of voiceless, sexually exploited children world wide each d... Mon, 22 Oct 2007 12:38:25 -0400 http://www.rethos.com/opportunities/view/37 http://www.rethos.com/opportunities/view/37 Opportunity <p>What is the EG Fellowship?</p> <p>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:</p> <p>• A grant of up to $90,000, paid in four equal installments over two years • A health insurance stipend • Conferences led by organizational development experts • Access to technical support and pro bono partnerships to help grow your organization • A community of like-minded social entrepreneurs and public service leaders</p> <p>W... Wed, 17 Oct 2007 12:45:41 -0400 http://www.rethos.com/opportunities/view/36 http://www.rethos.com/opportunities/view/36