No one is better positioned to discuss the future of international philanthropy than Fran Quigley: he has addressed the issue as journalist, as Congressional chief of staff, as board member for global NGOs, now as director of operations for the exceedingly important IU-Kenya partnership … not to mention his sister was long-time head of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. (more…)
Indianapolis has benefited from the infusion of diverse populations throughout its history. Six previous “Sam H. Jones Creating Greater Awareness Forums” have sought to enlighten participants about challenges and opportunities offered by unique communities, including Asian, African, Native American, and West Indian. The April forum will try to do the same for the gay and lesbian community. (more…)
Members of the three Abrahamic faiths comprise over half of the world’s population. With growing environmental challenges that threaten our planet, what is the theological mandate to care for the earth? What is currently being done to confront these challenges and reverse unsustainable trends? Is there benefit in working together? Discuss the Jewish answer in this three-faith discussion. (more…)
Members of the three Abrahamic faiths comprise over half of the world’s population. With growing environmental challenges that threaten our planet, what is the theological mandate to care for the earth? What is currently being done to confront these challenges and reverse unsustainable trends? Is there benefit in working together? Discuss the Muslim answer in this three-faith discussion. (more…)
Members of the three Abrahamic faiths comprise over half of the world’s population. With growing environmental challenges that threaten our planet, what is the theological mandate to care for the earth? What is currently being done to confront these challenges and reverse unsustainable trends? Is there benefit in working together? Discuss the Christian answer in this three-faith discussion. (more…)
Yuval Ron = one of the world’s great musicians as well as an important interfaith cross-cultural cross-pollinator; “West Bank Story” = one of the funniest Oscar-winning short films in decades; the Peace Learning Center = one the most magnificent spaces in Indy. Add them together and it sounds like a can’t miss Saturday at Eagle Creek. (more…)
John Katunga was the head of the Nairobi Peace Initiative, an NGO that sought to find African solutions to African problems. Now he is East Africa regional technical advisor for peacebuilding and justice for Catholic Relief Services with a special emphasis on Kenya. (more…)
The Russian market economy in the 1990s — born in blood, tears, and conspicuous mafiya consumption — had no stronger supporter among Western economists than Anders Åslund. So why is he so down on Putin today? (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…)
יום השואה , יום הזיכרון לשואה ולגבורה
means “Holocaust Remembrance Day,” a day set aside for remembering the six million Jews who perished in the Holocaust. In Israel, it is a national memorial day; in Indianapolis it is an opportunity for the entire community to come together to reaffirm that we can’t keep letting genocide happen. (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
