The US and China may seem inevitably at odds over democracy, global leadership, treatment of dissent, and so on. Why does it seem as though their interests are so much in alignment? And is that a good thing? (more…)
Projects in refugee camps in Thailand that are developing an infrastructure for democracy in Burma, or in camps in Syria to promote democracyin Iraq? The most effective HIV/AIDS program in Africa, which happens to be contributing to legal reform and ethnic healing in Kenya? Or tourists that use their vacations to build orphanages in poor countries around the world? These are just a few Hoosier initiatives transforming the world that you can be part of. (more…)
Learn what we can do to help these newcomers integrate into our communities. Even better, discuss what they can do to help make our communities better. (more…)
Premise # 1: Central Indiana is receiving a grwoing number of refugees, which is a good thing but presents all of us with major challenges. Premise #2: At the same time, Hoosiers are working around the world with refugees and displaced persons. The conclusion from these two premises: We have a unique opportunity to help solve problems of poverty and social conflict globally and locally.
Give to a refugee and a refugee will return the favor. For instance, bring a dish of food to share at Exodus’s World Refugee Day celebration, and you can try some excellent food prepared by our newest Hoosiers.
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Independent Music + Art Festival is a day long outdoor festival at the Harrison Center for the Arts featuring local musicians, visual artists, and other “independents,” a unique opportunity for interaction with other locals artists and the community. (more…)
Burma’s rule by an oppressive dictatorship has resulted in an increase in the number of refugees fleeing government violence. Indianapolis has become a major resettlement city for these refugees and IUPUI has become a school of choice for many of the college age refugees. (more…)
This Weekend Workshops of the Indianapolis Peace Institute will address the history and background of Burma’s humanitarian crisis, as well as provide an opportunity to examine the impact of refugee resettlement in the Indianapolis community. (more…)
One of the great recent additions to Central Indiana has been hundreds of Chin, an ethnic minority from Burma. The Chin have been fighting for autonomy for decades, and they know how to party … so celebrating Chin National Day will be the place to be. (more…)
The upcoming visit by Chinese ambassador Zhou Wenzhong is a great opportunity to learn more about China and its place in the world. Local groups will seek to draw attention to the Chinese government’s support for brutal dictatorships abroad and its often brutal treatment of its own people. A foreshadowing of global protests that will use the 2008 Olympics in Beijing to highlight their grievances. But first, ask whether their complaints are justified, and whether their hopes for changing China are realistic … and how we can help shape Chinese government behavior. (more…)
NUVO gives Provocate 2007 Cultural Vision Award
Provocate featured in Indianapolis Monthly
"Award combines film, activism: Festival to recognize social justice of Sept. 11, Congo in discussions,"
Indiana Lawyer April 16, 2008 ... on Provocate's Eric Parker Social Justice Award at the Indianapolis International Film Festival
