Parliament of Worlds Religion 1999 Capetown SA

Author(s): Parliament of the World’s Religions
Publisher: USA Parliament of the Worlds Religions

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Active Voices A team of researchers from Cultural Survival proposes to collaborate with indigenous leaders in the analysis of information relating to indigenous peoples worldwide. This collaboration aims to identify the most critical issues that indigenous peoples currently face, and to propose a foundation for action to resolve them. This data will be obtained through Active Voices - an online research system that is currently in operation. Active Voices will enable a network of scholars to work closely with indigenous peoples in identifying and proposing solutions to the problems they face. Cultural Survival USA
Promoting Sustainable Consumer Behavior The Container Recycling Institute (CRI) commits itself to providing information and technical assistance to those working to minimize beverage container waste around the world. CRI hopes to provide essential information and support to policymakers and grassroots activists in countries around the world and to assist those who seek ways to implement these programs. More recycling and reusing can curb the rapid depletion of valuable resources and the corruption of native lands associated with mining. Container Recycling Institute USA
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Long Term Plans for Non-violence A Season for Non-violence -LA plans to undertake several long-term programs. The SNVLA Curriculum and Resource Package is available for all grade levels, as is in-service training for educators regarding application and tools. Voices of Vision - Non-violence Speaker/Workshop Series presents pioneers in various fields who are demonstrating the effectiveness of non-violent principles and strategies in those areas. It includes programs for the general public and workshops for professional audiences in each field. Non-violence Assessment Tools identifies nonviolent of culture (behavior and attitudes); facilitates assessment of these elements in specific institutions (schools, families business, etc.), and provides referral and consulting services. A Season for Non-violence - LA USA
The 5H Program and the Rural Youth Leadership Program The program's five main priorities are Homes, Hygiene, Health, Human Values, and Harmony in Diversity. Currently, it is focused on social and community development in rural areas of developing countries. The objectives of this program are to train a corps of volunteer service leaders to deliver the 5H program in villages throughout India, to dramatically expand community Outreach, and to assist at-risk youth. The program begins with a four-month 'Train the Trainer" program with carefully selected youths from disadvantaged backgrounds who represent various regions in India. The volunteers receive intensive training about 5H service projects, including health, hygiene, and life-skills education. Much emphasis is placed on human values, cross-cultural exchange, and an appreciation of diverse religious and spiritual backgrounds. Upon completion of the training, each youth reaches out to a minimum of ten villages in his or her region every year, initiating 5H programs that in turn reach 800-1200 people in every village. In a span of three years, these young service leaders will have touched between 10-14 million lives. These dedicated youth receive ongoing support, quidance and assistance from a network of experienced resource persons from the International Association for Human Values and its partner organizations. International Association for Human Values CANADA
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Inyvat Maa This project was established in 1993 as an NGO/CBO initiative to address the needs of the Maasai people in Tanzania. It serves a population of 500,000. The project promotes the pursuit human rights, especially the rights of indigenous groups. Inyvat Maa TANZANIA
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