If the world’s global public health threats are going to be addressed seriously, the United States will have to take the lead. But does that mean the government in DC or American citizens … or both? (more…)
How is it possible to address the issues of AIDS in Africa without giving more power and protection to African women? And how can women’s status be changed without changing notions of male power and masculinity? And how can this be done without running the risk of damaging, or even destroying, traditional cultures? (more…)
A chance to meet the many Africans who are making Central Indiana a more interesting place, to taste what they have brought to their new home, to groove to their tunes. (more…)
How can we learn from the best wisdom the world’s cultures have to offer? Three works of African art from the IMA collection will frame this conversation. For example, the Songye people in Congo bring out a statue in times of crisis to inspire the community’s collective imagination. What equivalent “community power figures” might spark imaginative discussions about local challenges? Begin with an optional tour that highlights these art works. (more…)
Where does imagination reside? Who or what is cultivating the practice of imagination? When are social, religious, and cultural boundaries appropriate? What is needed to unleash public imagination in ways that benefit our communities’ economic, social, and cultural health? These are just a few of the thought-provoking questions that will be explored across the city through performances, dance, panel discussions, exhibits, workshops, and more during the 2008 Spirit & Place Festival. (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…)
Since 1985, the International Center of Indianapolis has honored a foreign-born or Indiana resident who has made an outstanding contribution to Indiana and the world in the fields of business, culture, education, government, medicine, media, research, sports or community service. On the 35th anniversary of its founding, the Center presents the International Citizen of the Year Award to recognize and honor the IU-Kenya Partnership. (more…)
John Clark is of the belief that arts organizations, small businesses, and community groups will be the engines that redefine relations between Indianapolis and the world. As you eat your plate at an Ethiopian restaurant, see if he has any grounds for his opinion. (more…)
Help kick off The Village Experience, a new organization in town that promotes glocal engagement through volun-tourism and economic development through fair trade. (more…)
View a documentary on the water rights preservation vs. privatization controversy. Saturday, July 12th at
View Larger Map“>Lockerbie Central UMC at the corner of New York & East, downtown. Come at 7:00 for the Water Fair, or at 8:00 for the premier. Learn about this critical global issue and (optionally) make a contribution toward making drinking water available to all.
here are some sites relevant to the issue at hand.
a good general wikipedia article on water privatization
the Sierra Club’s perspective on water privatization
There’s plenty more out there to get you started. Begin with the FLOW film!