Posted by Zarah Patriana in World News & Events on 3rd April, 2012 | No Comments
Friend and former Human Rights Awards Honoree, Van Jones is releasing a new book entitled “Rebuild the Dream” on April 4th. Rebuild the Dream is a candid narrative about Van’s personal lessons from being a grassroots organizer turned White House insider and back into a grassroots organizer. He reflects on the missteps made by both the Obama administration and our movement — as well as key insights on the rise of the Tea Party and Occupy/99% Movements.
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Posted by Kevin Danaher in Building Positive Alternatives, Global Exchange News & Events on 24th March, 2012 | No Comments
Five days a week, for three months, leaders from all walks of sustainable living – from green activism to green lifestyles – will share the latest insights and best solutions to help you make your home, workplace, and community sustainable so that our planet can THRIVE. Learn more and sign up for free!
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Posted by Kirsten Moller in Featured, Global Exchange News & Events, World News & Events on 4th October, 2011 | No Comments
We, the 99%, demand our voices be heard, we want an end to war and greed, we want to invest in human needs. It’s that simple. May the spirit of non-violence, the joy of democracy and the inclusion of many voices be our guiding light as we zig-zag forward, empowering protest as an agent to drive political reform.
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Posted by Tex Dworkin in Donor Profiles, Fair Trade, Featured on 24th November, 2010 | 3 Comments
8 days, 8 “Giving Thanks” blog posts led up to this video. The posts and video highlight individuals chosen by Global Exchange staff members who are contributing to our social justice work in some way. So please join us in recognizing those special individuals who are helping to make this world a better place, and hope you enjoy our video. Happy Thanksgiving!
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Posted by Kevin Danaher in Featured on 22nd November, 2010 | No Comments
Part 7 in an 8-Part “Giving Thanks” series, today Global Exchange and Green Festivals Co-founder Kevin Danaher thanks his mentor, friend and colleague Van Jones. Read how one great green dude has impacted the other.
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Posted by Tex Dworkin in Uncategorized on 3rd June, 2010 | No Comments
Global Exchange started the Human Rights Awards in 2001 to recognize and elevate the contributions of individuals and organizations who work tirelessly to advance the cause of peace, justice and the inalienable rights we call “human rights”—here in the United States and around the world. This years’ honorees, Van Jones, Raúl del Águila from Peru, »
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Posted by Tex Dworkin in Uncategorized on 27th May, 2010 | No Comments
Global Exchange is pleased to announce the winner of our 2010 Human Rights Awards People’s Choice, Mu Sochua, as chosen by YOU, supporters of Global Exchange and human rights around the world. Mu Sochua joins our other award recipients, Raúl del Águila, International Honoree, and Van Jones, Domestic Honoree. Mu Sochua has been a tireless »
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