Avaaz is on fire, at 10.5 million people and rising fast. But we're also deepening our activism -- and with the combination of depth and huge numbers, we're winning, over and over again. Scroll down to see some great examples from the last several weeks. We're not just effectively delivering petitions, we're running safe houses and smuggling routes to protect democratic movements, challenging corporations by bringing lawsuits or calling all their shareholders, donating millions to equip human … [Read more...]
WOMAN of ACTION™ – Ayi Jihu
A Celebration of Women is pleased to introduce Our Women to: AYI JIHU. As Chinese Star Ayi Jihu is made International Goodwill Ambassador of FAAVM (Federal Association for the Advancement of Visible Minorities), hot on the heels of that appointment, came the news that Ayi Jihu has also been appointed Special Envoy for S.E.E- Sun Earth Energy a company that champions green energy solutions for the developing world as well as the developed world. *Rumour also has it that a recent meeting … [Read more...]
Education in Pakistan – one year after the monsoon floods, Rudina Vojvoda
Education in Pakistan - ONE YEAR AFTER MONSOON NEW YORK, USA, July 2011 – The floods that hit Pakistan one year ago are considered to be the worst in its history. Triggered by the annual monsoon rains, the water floods claimed hundreds of lives, destroyed 2 million homes and washed away more than 2 million hectares of crops. Among the thousands of buildings lost in the floods, 10,000 were schools, heavily impacting the education of children in Pakistan. At the occasion of the … [Read more...]
Christina Seibold – Artists for Freedom is Taking Action !!!
Liebe Freunde, Förderer und Unterstützer, auch zum dritten Artists for Freedom Ausstellungsblock in Ludwigshafen gibt es wieder Impressionen auf YouTube zu sehen: Video Online Only Schon heute weisen wir auf die Abschlussveranstaltung am 30.07.2011 hin, Informationen zum Programm gibt es in Kürze. Herzliche Grüße Christina Seibold Untitled Document ARTISTS FOR FREEDOM e.V. - Together! Create! Change! 12. MÄRZ 2011 - 30.07.2011 IN LUDWIGSHAFEN AM RHEIN - … [Read more...]
cbm PARTNERS CALL for Emergency Funding, Take Action!
Each night we hear about more violence and unrest in the Middle East and North Africa. First, it was the revolution in Egypt, but now the headlines have shifted to Libya, Iran and other suffering people. Egypt is still very much on our minds and in our prayers here at cbm Canada. For one, we have programs there and families who are already under our care. Our partner network has turned to their Canadian brothers and sisters for support for these families. There are approximately … [Read more...]
WOMAN of ACTION – Tiffany Bond Taking Action!
WOMAN of ACTION Tiffany Bond Most of you know that Princess Margaret Hospital is close to my heart so I am doing fundraising projects for my Walk to End Women's Cancers on Sept 10th and 11th, 2011. I have 1 hour ice time booked for both these dates and I need hockey players. I only have room for 20 players plus 2 goalies for each game. 'What better way to raise money for a good cause then doing something you love.' If you don't play hockey but know someone that … [Read more...]
Avaaz – The Gift of HOPE
Because of your efforts my voice is heard -- and millions of others. It feels really good not to be sheep but lions! Thank you very much!!!! - Janneke, Avaaz member from the Netherlands I've had moments in my life when I doubted the strength of goodness and compassion in the world, and myself. But being part of Avaaz has been profoundly thrilling. Every day I read the most incredible messages from you (if you write 'dear ricken' at the top it comes through to my personal email) … [Read more...]
WOMAN of ACTION – Christina Seibold's Action is Working!
Thanks a lot for supporting Artists for Freedom by featuring Christina's commitment to make the world a better place. She really is a WOMAN of ACTION! Below you can see a pic from happy kids in Ghana which reached us last week directly from Bettina Landgrafe, the founder of Madamfo Ghana e.V. https://madamfo-ghana.de/ueberuns/en / Bettina gladly accepted AFF's charitable contribution along with the T-shirts for the kids. Be the future NOW! … [Read more...]
Christina Seibold – Taking Action!
CHRISTINA SEIBOLD is Taking Action!!! Liebe Medienpartner, Kunstinteressierte Freunde und Bekannte! Der Sommer neigt sich dem Ende zu, d.h. nicht nur die Natur zeigt sich wieder in facettenreichen Farbtönen, auch die Zeit der Begegnungen auf Kunstausstellungen und Messen ist wieder angesagt. Ausgewählte Werke von mir wird es zu sehen geben: 5. Oktober 2010 bis 22. Oktober 2010 BROOKLYN GALLERY EXHIBIT Weitere Infos auf www.artandemotion.de Was gibt es noch Neues im Umfeld … [Read more...]