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 User: jaybaydala Description: UEnd is challenging all schools and students from Elementary through to High School to join the Give up a Gift Challenge. Students join their school “Team” in asking friends and family to give them a UEnd gift instead of another shiny-sparkly-thing-a-ma-jiggy this holiday season. 100% of those funds go directly to projects on the UEnd site and help end *extreme poverty.
1. Have a student from your school setup your school team on uend.org/dt/giveupagift. That student will be the team admin, so choose wisely. Name your school using the format "Cityname: Schoolname" (e.g. Calgary: Western Canada High).
2. After the school is live on the site, students can add their personal profiles and join their school team.
3. Then you just send your personal profile URL to everyone and ask them to buy you UEnd this holiday.
What do you win?
Bragging rights! You will be announced as the “World Changey-est School”! People will shout your school’s name from the rooftops, celebrating all the good you have done in our world! The Dalai Lama will want to have tea with you and ask your advice on how he can become a better person. We may even get your school a nomination for the Nobel Peace Prize (ok, that part’s a lie). But you will be touted as the school that cares the most about changing this world of ours!
Seriously though, we are making arrangements to get your victory announced on local TV and have your chosen representatives interviewed – so don’t eat too much turkey over the holiday. And we will post a 3 minute video your school submits on our website homepage for the month of January. The topic: what message do you have for the world about how we can change things.s
Location: Everywhere you are! Time: View Event Page User: Pauladarocha Description: IF YOU ARE A YOUTH BETWEEN THE AGES OF 16-29,LOOKING FOR A VOLUNTEER POSITION THAT IS FUN AND FLEXIBLE THAN YOUTH ASSISTING YOUTH HAS AN OPPORTUNITY FOR YOU.
JOIN THE TEAM AND FIND HOW YOU CAN BENEFIT GREATLY FROM MENTORING A KID. 3 HOURS A WEEK IS ALL THE TIME YOU WILL NEED TO GIVE A YOUTH THE MEANS TO SUCCEED. IN RETURN YOU WILL GAIN A LIFE CHANGING EXPERIENCE AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT. BECOME A MENTOR AT YAY AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE. Location: YORK REGION Time: 16:00 PM-19:00 PM View Event Page | 02
User: Anne016 Description: Dr. T. Sathiyamoorthy, Dr. V. Shanmugarajah and Dr. T. Varatharajah were three government-employed physicians detained without charge after saving thousands of lives during the war in Sri Lanka in 2009. This panel discussion will focus on the circumstances around their cases, and explore the concepts of medical neutrality and ethical duty to patients during war. Panelists will also touch on the broader themes of press freedom, detention without charge, and human rights violations as they pertain to the doctors’ story.
Panelists:
Dr. James Orbinski, Associate Professor of Family & Community Medicine and Political Science, Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto
Sharry Aiken, Associate Professor of Law, Queen\'s University & editor-in-chief of Refuge, Canada\'s Periodical on Refugees
Craig Scott, Professor of Law, Osgoode Hall Law School & Director of the Nathanson Centre on Transnational Human Rights, Crime and Security, York University Location: Munk Centre for International Studies, University of Toronto Time: 17:30 PM-19:00 PM View Event Page User: Anne016 Description: Dr. T. Sathiyamoorthy, Dr. V. Shanmugarajah and Dr. T. Varatharajah were three government-employed physicians detained without charge after saving thousands of lives during the war in Sri Lanka in 2009. This panel discussion will focus on the circumstances around their cases, and explore the concepts of medical neutrality and ethical duty to patients during war. Panelists will also touch on the broader themes of press freedom, detention without charge, and human rights violations as they pertain to the doctors’ story.
Panelists:
Dr. James Orbinski MSc, BSc, MD, MA
Sharryn Aiken BA, MA, LLB, LLM
Craig Scott BA, LLB, LLM
Location: Munk Centre for International Studies, University of Toronto Time: 17:30 PM-19:00 PM View Event Page | 03
User: worldwise Description: World Opportunities Week showcases opportunities for students to ‘connect themselves to the world’ through study abroad, work and volunteer opportunities, language and cultural programs, local volunteering initiatives, and other international adventures. The aim is to foster international understanding and develop global skills sets among university students.
Location: University of Manitoba Time: View Event Page | 04
User: CAPIinterns Description: Featuring Stephen Tyler, Consultant and CAPI Associate.
Vietnam is one of the five countries in the world likely to be most affected by climate change. The country is urbanizing rapidly, and its cities lie in a narrow coastal lowland zone that is already vulnerable to flooding and tropical storms. This talk will review the climate vulnerabilities of thee medium-sized cities in Vietnam, and describe the bases for strengthening resilience to climate change in these cities. The talk will highlight climate adaptation challenges to be faced by Vietnamese cities in coming decades. Stephen Tyler is the founder of Adaptive Resource Management Ltd., an interdisciplinary consulting practice specializing in community-oriented natural resource management and adaptation studies, active in British Columbia and internationally.
Location: Fraser Building, Room 157 University of Victoria Time: 24:30 PM-13:30 PM View Event Page | 05
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User: BoutrosBoutros Description: \"The F Word\" is a feminist symposium that supports and promotes the work of young feminists on the York University Campus. More specially, we will have speakers discussing a variety of topics, issues, research, activism or controversies within various fields of Women\'s Studies and feminism (Anti-racist, queer theory, human rights, refugee women, immigrant women, globalization etc..). This will allow us to see how far we have come in the women\'s movement and where will still need to go. Location: York University - 013 Vanier College Time: 16:00 PM-19:00 PM View Event Page | 11
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User: kristafaz Description: this post is a test I am learning how to use taking it global
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Location: Concert Hall Time: 19:00 PM-12:00 AM View Event Page User: -shaWn- Description: Interested in traveling with a purpose? Do the problems of poverty and international cooperation seem overwhelming at times? Want to make a positive, sustainable impact on our world while challenging yourself? THEN JOIN US!
Global Agents for Change is "Riding to Break the Cycle" again, and looking for 25 adventurous youth between the ages of 18 and 30 to join each of our 2010 charity bike tours:
* Cambodia Tour – departs December 28, 2009, 650 km, 13 days
* Pacific Coast Tour – beginning May 24, 7 weeks, 3000 km from Vancouver, B.C. to Tijuana, Mexico
* European Tour – beginning June 19, 2 route options:
*Route 1: Amsterdam to Istanbul (9 weeks, 4000 km, June 19 to August 28)
* Route 2: Amsterdam to Budapest (4.5 weeks, 2000km, June 19 to July 24)
Why join one of the 2010 bicycle tours?
Each year we launch amazing cycling journeys raising funds and awareness to fight global poverty while providing an unparalled opporunity to build a mobile community and learn about yourself and the role you play in the world.
- Learn about critical issues of global development from each other and communities along the way.
- Become empowered to create social change.
- Challenge yourself physically and mentally while cycling through incredible terrain and raising significant funds to support global community building projects through Global AFC's opportunity fund.
Check out a video clip from the 2008 tour: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bx9cxUthhCM
For more information, including the 2010 Rider Application Forms, go to: http://www.globalafc.org/projects
Questions? ride@globalafc.org
Location: Pacific Coast, Europe, Cambodia Time: View Event Page | 14
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User: chiaramente Description: Join us on November 18th, 9.30-10.30am Toronto time (GMT -5) for our Live Chat on On-line Volunteering.
During the chat, participants will have the opportunity to hear from international experts sharing their expertise and insights on the rich world of volunteering from a diverse regional perspective.
You do not have to be an on-line volunteer to join, this chat is open to current and future volunteers... and to anyone interested in learning more about on-line tools and tips for change!
There is a limited amount of spaces available so please RSVP as soon as possible by using the Attendance form on this Events page, then use this URL on November 18th, starting from 9.30am, to join the chat:
http://www.tigweb.org/connections/chat/
Agenda:
9.30-9.40: Introduction to agenda, speakers, & format (Romina Oliverio, Nabuur & Chiara Camponeschi, TakingITGlobal)
9.40-9.50: Connect- Damian Profeta, Argentina
9.50-10.00: Contribute- Tala Nabulsi, Jordan
10.00-10.10: Collaborate- Alison Lowndes, AVIF
10.10-10.20: Change
10.20-10.30: Questions & Wrap-Up
Speakers' TIG profiles:
Romina: http://profiles.tigweb.org/RomiOliverio
Chiara: http://profiles.tigweb.org/chiaramente
Damian: http://profiles.tigweb.org/damianprofeta
Tala: http://profiles.tigweb.org/TalaNA
Alison: http://profiles.tigweb.org/AlisonBLowndes
Location: TakingITGlobal Time: 9:30 AM-10:30 AM View Event Page | 19
User: jjarmasz Description: The Transformative Learning Centre at OISE (UofT), as part of Canada's World March Days, presents:
Rob Acheson speaking on the initiative for a Canadian Department for Peace.
Given the escalation of violent conflict, the increased threat of nuclear annihilation and lawlessness across our world today, there has never been greater urgency or a better window of opportunity to promote this tremendous initiative in Canada. Such a department would develop a coordinated and coherent paradigm for a sustainable peace across all government departments. The Minister would advance an agenda for a new architecture of peace by supporting and establishing activities that promote a culture of peace and assertive nonviolence in Canada and the world. Location: 7th floor Peace Lounge, Ontario Institute for Studies in Education Time: 18:00 PM-20:00 PM View Event Page | 20
User: rm4improvement Description: As a part of the 20th anniversary of the Convention on the Rights of the Child, Room For Improvement Youth Development Inc. will be hosting a forum entitled "Promoting and Protecting Children's Rights".
The majority of the world has shown good faith and signed the Declaration on the Rights of the Child but there are still those who have not signed on, and worse there are those who have ratified the treaty but do not respect and/or uphold the rights of children. How do we ensure that the world's nations uphold their promises and ensure that children receive special care and assistance? How do we ensure that children, our future, have a voice? If we silence this voice, what will our future look like?
Come join us on November 20th to discuss these important questions and to share ideas on how we can create positive change.
To register for the event please visit our website: www.philanthropyworld.ca Location: Rusty MacDonald Branch Library Time: View Event Page | 21
User: CAPIinterns Description: The purpose of the conference on Chinese Uncertainties and Canadian Responses in Light of the Global Financial Crisis is to make a contribution to the debate in Canada on what our policy towards China should be. The recent visit of the Minister of International Trade to China, combined with the reopening of six consulates, suggests that the Canadian government is open to taking a new look at its China policy. In considering its options, the government should take into account the effect of the global financial crisis on Chinese realities, including the economy, internal stability, foreign interests, and policies adopted in light of these circumstances.
The conference will be held under the auspices of the Centre for Asia-Pacific Initiatives and the Centre for Global Studies of the University of Victoria. It will take place on November 21 and 22, 2009 at the University. It will be attended by academics, officials, and other stakeholders, including those from private industry. While the conference will be closed to the public, the chair's summary and the papers presented will be placed on the web-sites of the Centre for Asia-Pacific Initiatives and the Centre for Global Studies.
Location: University of Victoria Time: 9:00 AM-17:00 PM View Event Page User: jjarmasz Description: More than 23,000 nuclear weapons worldwide threaten all Life on earth. 1 in 6 people face malnutrition everyday. And military spending is higher than ever. It's... TIME TO WAKE UP!
*March in your pyjamas!
*Meet at Yonge and Bloor at noon.
*Bring alarm clocks, bells, whistles, pots and pans, banners.
*Walk to the Peace Garden, Nathan Phillips Square.
A part of Canada's World March Days. Location: Downtown Toronto (outdoors) Time: 24:00 PM-1:00 AM View Event Page |
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User: AniskaAli Description: Mark your calendars as the LGBT Youth Line’s 10th Annual Line Art Auction is sure to be our best yet and an event not to be missed; featuring fine art, a fast pace and a fun crowd. The AGO has donated Baillie Court, a private event space with a breathtaking view of the Toronto city skyline, and a perfect setting for an evening of art, cocktails and philanthropy. We promise another remarkable collection of 60 works from both established and emerging artists such as Stephen Andrews, Kelly McCray, Michael Levine, Diane Davis, Micah Lexier, Lise Baudry, Will Munro and Pamela Matharu.
Come out and join us as your support will help us to continue to provide peer support and a sense of community to LGBT youth throughout Ontario. Location: Art Gallery of Ontario Time: 18:00 PM-21:30 PM View Event Page | 30
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