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February 15, 2006
Cool Opportunity: Pole to Pole Leadership Institute
Pole to Pole is back!
In 2000, a international team of youth made a human-powered journey from the North Pole to the South Pole. Along the way they participated in projects for social change, gave lectures and inspired the lives of many.
In 2006 a new team of youth will make the journey, this time from the South Pole to the the North Pole. A quote from the site,
The purpose of Pole to Pole Journey 2 is larger than the journey itself. In addition to the Expedition Teams, international youth will be selected for both the Pole to Pole Advance Teams working with local, national and international charities on social, environmental and sustainable economic projects; and for the Pole to Pole Educational Ambassador Teams, teaching leadership and community involvement skills to world youth.
The Pole to Pole Expedition Teams, Advance Teams and Educational Ambassador Teams will raise the bar for world youth by challenging, training and inspiring them to become leaders in their communities and global citizens in their thinking. This journey is to set an example for youth around the world that they, like the Pole to Pole Teams, can take on huge challenges, and with training, personal leadership and perseverance, they will succeed.
Want to be a part of this amazing journey? Visit The Pole to Pole Leadership Institute. Ah, to be 25yrs old again!
Posted by Jason at 1:30 PM
February 6, 2006
Maybe now he'll give a hoot and won't pollute
In case you missed this one...
Mix one motorist who dumps his garbage on the street
Add one activist cyclist
Stir in some by-standers
Add a photographer and you get some unbelievable pics
Thanks to citynoise.org for these.
Posted by Jason at 11:19 AM | Comments (0)
February 3, 2006
Event: Voice Your Views on Poverty online chat
From the good folks over at Taking IT Global:
It's official, Voice Your Views on Poverty has been set in motion and will be up and running until February 11, 2006. TakingITGlobal invites you to join other youth from across Canada and around the world as they connect to actively discuss and voice their views on the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) and the issue of ending poverty.
Two dates you won't want to forget:
On both Saturday, February 4th, 2006 and Saturday, February 11, 2006 at 1:00pm EST take part in a Live Chat!
--> Want to be reminded 3 hours before each chat? Send a blank e-mail to mdgchatremind-subscribe@tiggroups.org and you'll get a reminder!
Take part in the Live Chats and engage with featured guests including:
Alex McClelland - Toronto Local Host for the International AIDS Conference
Amil Husain - United Nations Millennium Campaign
Ben Peterson - Journalists for Human Rights
Carmela Prinzo - Youth Outreach Officer Youth and Educational Outreach Canadian International Development Agency
Charlton Tsodzo - Millennium Development Goals Youth Editor (Zambia)
Christian Robittaille - Coordinator of the Youth Forum of the Quebec City
Cynthia Lacasse – Canadian Commission for UNESCO
Julie Larsen - United Nations Youth Unit
Latif Mbengue - Millennium Development Goals Youth Editor (West Africa)
Marie Abbott - Butterfly 208 Contest Winner
Pierre Girardier – VP of External Affairs, World Bank Paris
Romi - Millennium Development Goals Youth Editor (Vietnam)
Terri Willard - International Institute for Sustainable Development
To learn more about the Live Chats and the featured guests, visit http://www.takingitglobal.org/themes/mdg/chat.html
Let the discussions begin - Share your thoughts at http://www.takingitglobal.org/themes/mdg/chat.html/discuss right now!
Posted by Jason at 8:22 AM
February 2, 2006
Event: Hip Hop for Africa
FYI
On Friday, *Feb 3rd,* Nelson Mandela Children's Fund will be hosting a
fun-filled *Hip Hop for Africa* fundraiser at the Rivoli (334 Queen W).
Cost is $20, or $15 with student ID. Proceeds go to the relieve those
affected by the HIV/AIDS pandemic in Africa.
Doors open at 9PM
MC is George Stroumboulopoulos
Artists include: Melanie Durrant, Divo, DJ Dalia, Poizunus....
Posted by Jason at 6:13 PM