Experience a critical discussion of the challenges and achievements of urban renewal and social change in major American cities. A bipartisan panel of leaders, each with a demonstrated commitment to effective leadership and public service, will individually address current issues, strategies and solutions within their respective communities.
How do teenagers envision a just, sustainable, and peaceful community? Local high school and congregational groups will share their imaginative and artistic visions with a panel of Indianapolis community leaders.
One of the biggest crowds at this year’s World Economic Forum was on Middle East companies’ “corporate social responsibility.” Find out why from Barbara Ibrahim.
Cong Peiwu is one of the most important figures making sense of America for China’s leaders. And he’s coming to Indy to hear what we think about the elections. Join him for a breakfast discussion of the American presidential campaign and Indiana’s local elections.
Rachel Sparks and Rachel Goble from the Sold Project (www.thesoldproject.com) will preview their documentary “SOLD: Thailand” prior to its national release. Hear how these two young women are not just sounding the alarm on child sex trafficking, but helping to empower others in the fight for justice and children’s rights.
Rarely have relations between Europe and the US been so strained, rarely has trans-Atlantic cooperation been so important. Will it change with a new President? What if it doesn’t? A German insider shares his perspectives.
The Village Experience had a very successful launch party with over 200 people in attendance and an appearance on FOX 59. Do it again with volun-tourism, fair trade products, global education and local action.
CANDLES Holocaust Museum and Education Center in Terre Haute strives for the elimination of hatred and prejudice from our world. CANDLES pursues this goal through education about the Holocaust and the power of forgiveness. And shoes. CANDLES and Samaritan’s Feet are teaming up to collect 1 million pairs of shoes for kids in Darfur!
The Holy Dove Foundation in Indianapoolis takes Hoosier civic and religious leaders for tours of Turkey. Hear a panel of Holy Dove alumni discuss what they experienced, what it shows about Turkey, and what it says aboiut interfaith dialogue in Indianapolis.
Child trafficking is recruitment, transportation, transfer, harboring or receipt of a child (any person under the age of 18) for the purpose of exploitation either within or outside a country. The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) estimates that 1.2 million are children trafficked annually … some of them in Central Indiana. We have to do something.
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
