Dancing in Jaffa March 21, 2015

Founder:

Pierre Dulaine

What they do:

Pierre Dulaine, four-time ballroom dancing world champion, is fulfilling a life-long dream when he takes his program, Dancing Classrooms, back to his city of birth, Jaffa. For generations, Jaffa has been a city divided by two communities that continue to grow increasingly apart. Over a ten-week period, Pierre teaches Jewish and Palestinian Israeli children to dance and compete together. This film explores the complex stories of three children, all of whom who are forced to confront issues of identity, segregation, and racial prejudice as they dance with their enemy. We watch Pierre transform their lives, confirming his belief that dance can overcome hatred and provide the first steps towards real change.

Find out more:

http://www.dancinginjaffa.com/

Embracing The World October 10, 2012

Founder:

Sri Mata Amritanandamayi Devi (Amma)

What they do:

Sri Mata Amritanandamayi Devi is known throughout the world as Amma, or Mother, for her selfless love and compassion toward all beings. Her entire life has been dedicated to alleviating the pain of the poor and those suffering physically and emotionally. Amma inspires, uplifts and transforms through her physical embrace, her spiritual wisdom and through Embracing the World. Throughout her life, Amma has embraced and comforted more than 30 million people. When asked where she gets the energy to help so many people while simultaneously running a massive humanitarian organization, Amma answers: “Where there is true love, everything is effortless.”

Find out more:

http://www.embracingtheworld.org/amma/

Charter for Compassion July 21, 2012

Origin:

The Charter for Compassion is the result of Karen Armstrong’s 2008 TED Prize wish and made possible by the generous support of the Fetzer Institute. It was unveiled to the world on November 12, 2009.

What they do:

The Charter of Compassion is a cooperative effort to restore not only compassionate thinking but, more importantly, compassionate action to the center of religious, moral and political life. Compassion is the principled determination to put ourselves in the shoes of the other, and lies at the heart of all religious and ethical systems. One of the most urgent tasks of our generation is to build a global community where men and women of all races, nations and ideologies can live together in peace. In our globalized world, everybody has become our neighbor, and the Golden Rule has become an urgent necessity.

Find out more and sign the Charter for Compassion:

www.charterforcompassion.org

Future We Want (FWW) November 23, 2011

Initiators:

Unknown in association with the United Nations

What it is:

The Future We Want (FWW) is a global initiative to envision what we want our lives and communities to be like 20 years from now.

With the assistance of the UN, we will make these ideas visible to the public and influencers beginning with the Rio+20 Conference next June. In the months that follow Rio, we’ll continue presenting your ideas to critical people and organizations.

Everyone can share their ideas for a better future. Do it right now!

 

Find out more:

http://www.futurewewant.org/about-the-project

B-Gifted Foundation October 27, 2011

Founder:

Andrew Benson Green Jr

What they do:

Our mission is to address human rights (including women and children’s rights),  enhance peace, as well as creative means to alleviate poverty and sustainable development in Sierra Leone. We do this through  a medley of approaches including creativity and technology

Find out more:

http://bgiftedfoundation.org/