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Posted By:  zephyr
Posted On:  Jun 22, 2009

  Rethinking fatherhood

By Dr Isaac Newton: “Welcome to the fraternity of paternity,” were words of comfort that a close friend spoke, when I had given birth to a brand new season in my life. Up to that point, I had simply skirted around the thick forest of fatherhood. But I had not entered...... [view]

Posted By:  wvrasdonk
Posted On:  May 7, 2009

  Dutch Queens Day attack

Queen's Day is the commemoration of the birthday of queen Juliana (1909-2004). Over the years it has grown into a nationwide celebration of Dutchness and togetherness, attracting crowds of up to 800,000 people in Amsterdam alone. Every year the Dutch royal family visits a dutch city to celebrate...... [view]

Posted By:  zephyr
Posted On:  Apr 14, 2009

  Cubans say Obama move will help families

By Jeff Franks and Pascal Fletcher: HAVANA/MIAMI (Reuters) -- President Barack Obama's lifting of US curbs on family travel and remittances to Cuba will bring divided families closer and supplement stressed budgets on the island, Cubans and Cuban Americans said on Monday. On both sides of...... [view]

Posted By:  jillcb
Posted On:  Mar 1, 2009

  Untitled

I can relate to Cameron's recent post regarding cooking for the family. Eating out is a rare occurrence for us and I try to prepare balanced, nutritious meals for my two children as much as possible (even when I fail to do so for myself). I have certainly found that my grocery bills are getting...... [view]

Posted By:  zephyr
Posted On:  Feb 26, 2009

  House votes to ease limits on Cuba trade, travel

By Susan Cornwell: WASHINGTON, USA (Reuters): US restrictions on trade with Cuba and family travel to the island would be eased under legislation passed by the House of Representatives on Wednesday but the changes could encounter trouble in the Senate. Supporters hope congressional...... [view]

Posted By:  zephyr
Posted On:  Feb 21, 2009

  The Quakers - the unsung heroes of the Black Emancipation

By Jean H Charles: The persona of Barack Obama, a product of a white mother and a black father, as the president of the United States, is a fitting vista to recognize, acknowledge and celebrate the contribution of the Quakers to the emancipation of the black population of America. The...... [view]

Posted By:  zephyr
Posted On:  Feb 13, 2009

  'Baby Doc's' millions set to return to Haiti

GENEVA, Switzerland (AFP): Switzerland will return assets of former Haitian dictator Jean-Claude 'Baby Doc' Duvalier to Haiti for use on development projects, Swiss authorities announced Thursday. However, the Duvalier family still has 30 days to lodge a final appeal to the Swiss supreme...... [view]

Posted By:  zephyr
Posted On:  Jan 16, 2009

  The Haitian Revolution: past, present, personal

By Guy S. Antoine: Unless one has developed a specific interest in Haiti, for one reason or another, it is likely that the Haitian Revolution of 1791-1803 will not come to mind on the first day of the New Year. Haiti has, for all intents and purposes, become irrelevant in most people's...... [view]

Posted By:  minime-kg
Posted On:  Dec 26, 2008

  Technology Rampant on Christmas

I felt the urge to write about my holiday experience so far being surrounded by technology. Working for TakingITGlobal and being Canadian, I am very aware of the role of new technologies in the lives of children and youth but I haven't really understood the extend to which "play" is so linked to...... [view]

Posted By:  zephyr
Posted On:  Dec 26, 2008

  Sodomy Laws Are Rooted in British Colonialism

By Nergui Manalsuren, IPS News: Although 66 countries signed a statement at the United Nations on Dec. 19 affirming that human rights protections extend to sexual orientation and gender identity, activists note that dozens of nations still criminalize homosexuality and seven impose the...... [view]

Posted By:  zephyr
Posted On:  Dec 25, 2008

  Merry War on Christmas -- The Religious Right Isn't Going Anywhere

By Frederick Clarkson , The Public Eye : The Christian right has launched a permanent religious war to thwart, and even to roll back, advances in civil rights. Editor's Note: The idea that Bush's departure and Barack Obama's election herald a decline in power for the Christian...... [view]

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Organizations

  Gift of Adoption Fund

Submitted By:   GOA
Website:  http://www.giftofadoption.org/Contact.asp
Phone:  847-205-2784
E-mail:  trounds@giftofadoption.org
  Vision:   The Gift of Adoption Fund aspires to create a new industry of philanthropic giving by making adoption a charitable endeavor. Gift of Adoption is a national charitable organization that inspires adoption by providing......
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  Mothercraft Ottawa

Submitted By:   Lynne007
Website:  http://www.mothercraft.com/
Phone:  613-728-1839
E-mail:  info@mothercraft.com
  Vision:   As a leader in early learning and care, and an innovator in parent support, Mothercraft Ottawa is here to help you and your family grow and thrive. Established in 1944, Mothercraft™ Ottawa is a charitable, non-profit......
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  help Our world (hOw)

Submitted By:   how
Website:  http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=5RpKcoq-e5o
Phone:  +55-21-3521-8206
E-mail:  hOwGlobal@gmail.com
  Vision:   Vision There are three main concepts which guide our work and shape our mission: • Self-empowerment • Self-reliance • Environment awareness We believe that more disadvantaged people in the world could......
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  World Partnership Walk

Submitted By:   Nairisha
Website:  http://www.worldpartnershipwalk.com/
Phone:  (613)237-2532
E-mail:  info@akfc.ca
  Vision:   The World Partnership Walk embodies the spirit of volunteerism. Born from the innovation and verve of a group of committed volunteers from Vancouver’s Ismaili Women’s Organization Committee, the Walk took its first......
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  United Nations Youth Association of Ugand

Submitted By:   jnyago
Website:  http://www.unyu.or.ug
Phone:  +256 782590476
E-mail:  youth@unyu.or.ug
  Vision:   An informed, skilled and empowered youth, involved in equipping and taking leadership in business and public sector working toward solving society problem Mission To be a platform that shall engage, equip, involve,......
  City:   Kampala
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  Training For Transformation

Submitted By:   paradigmshift
Website:  http://www.training4transformation.webs.com
Phone:  +61 (7) 5631 4293
E-mail:  transformation@iinet.net.au
  Vision:   Training for Transformation Vision: Our Vision is to see the whole world communicating with each other in a way that is respectful of each person, each culture, and each life. Communication is the backbone that creates......
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  Action Against Poverty (AAP)

Submitted By:   Magan
Phone:  +2522-4009465
E-mail:  binmagan@gmail.com
  Vision:   Action against poverty has a vision toward poverty elimination and hunger in Somalia at all levels of the community through education, vocational training and helping the vulnerable people in all parts of Somalia. Action......
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  Real Eyes

Submitted By:   Nahka
Website:  http://real-eyes.ca/
Phone:  (867) 920-5600
E-mail:  real.eyes@hotmail.com
  Vision:   Elders “If it was not for our elders, none of us would be here.” Spoken at the Elder’s Conference in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories; March 2006. It may take several years to gain the trust of an elder, but......
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  Autism Solution Center, Inc.

Submitted By:   help4autism
Website:  http://www.autismsolutioncenter.org
Phone:  901-758-8288
E-mail:  laura@autismsolutioncenter.com
  Vision:   Our Mission: To meet the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of individuals with Autism, and their loved ones at No Cost, and share the hope available in Jesus Christ. To help individuals achieve their fullest......
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  Beanies for Baghdad.com

Submitted By:   dsward
Website:  http://www.beaniesforbaghdad.com/
Phone:  812 402 1547
E-mail:  info@beaniesforbaghdad.com
  Vision:   To provide beanie babies, toys and other items to the soldiers to be distributed to children in war-torn lands. Many of these children have nothing and friendships are made and tense situations are made calm by this......
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  Boys and Girls Clubs of Canada

Submitted By:   minime-kg
Website:  http://www.bgccan.com/index.asp
Phone:  905-477-7272
E-mail:  info@bgccan.com
  Vision:   The mission of all Boys and Girls Clubs in Canada is to provide a safe, supportive place where children and youth can experience new opportunities, overcome barriers, build positive relationships and develop confidence and......
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Commitments

  Put a Smile on Someone's Face!

Submitted By:   belindalaicy
Committers:  9
Date Created:  2009-02-20
Description:   We're always trying to finish everything in a hurry, but never realize those around us who may need a little cheering up. So why don't we take a minute or two out of our busy lives and cheer someone up, this can cheer us up as well. So hurry up and join this committment to make the world a better place to live in!
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  Exercising regularly.

Submitted By:   laurakenyon
Committers:  206
Date Created:  2007-11-01
Description:   Exercise does not always mean joining sports team, or going to a local gym, it can be simple everyday activities like walking to school, or playing a game of football with friends. These are things a lot of us are already doing, but putting aside time for these things will mean you have committed to being more healthy and active.
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