Humanitarianism
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Wednesday, May 12th, 2010Imagine a world without nuclear weapons. Join the movement – click and sign the declaration!
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Keeping the Discussion Open: Some of Bend’s biggest bands (and some out-of-towners) team up to send Help to Haiti Wednesday
Friday, February 5th, 2010Via The Source by Mike Bookey
It’s been more than three weeks since the devastating earthquake hit Haiti, taking 170,000 lives (and possibly many more) and decimating the infrastructure of the already poverty-stricken island nation. There’s been an outpouring of donations and other support from not just the neighboring United States, but also from around the [...]
Cancel Haiti’s Debt
Friday, January 29th, 2010 Published on Thursday, January 28, 2010 by YES! Magazine
There’s a growing movement to cancel Haiti’s foreign debt as a way to return to the Haitian people the authority to rebuild their lives and their country.
by Sarah van Gelder
Haiti has a painful history with debt. When it won its independence in 1804 – just the [...]
Earthquake Rocks Haiti
Wednesday, January 13th, 2010Here is a gallery of heartbreaking photos from the Earthquake in Haiti.
Text “Yele” to 501501, which will automatically donate $5 to the Yéle Haiti Earthquake Fund.
Yéle Haiti which was established by Haitian-born musician Wyclef Jean will be actively involved in delivering aid & relief to the people of Haiti during this time of [...]
Rise Up Clothing Holiday ‘09
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Free Radio’s for India’s Dalits
Sunday, August 9th, 2009Authorities in eastern India are distributing free radio sets to lower-caste villagers so that they can listen to music and news after a hard day’s work and improve their awareness, officials said Wednesday.
Officials of Bihar state are distributing transistors costing 400 rupees ($8) each among hundreds of “Dalits” or the formerly “Untouchables” who remain oppressed [...]
Nicaragua Update
Thursday, July 16th, 2009“All of the 23 students are doing great. We just received their first report cards and only a few are struggling with certain classes. We are looking into setting up some tutorial time with them with volunteers. One student has quite a few really low grades. We recognize that it is from his difficult home [...]
India Update
Monday, July 6th, 2009Hi Folks,
Here’s a little update of the progress of the Rise Up school in India. As most of you know, the state of Bihar, located in the northeastern part of India has some of the highest levels of poverty, illiteracy, and corruption. It is here, near the town of Bodhgaya that Rise Up operates three [...]
Water & Bodies – ESO Benefit Show
Monday, June 1st, 2009Great show. Thanks to Everyone who came out for this fun benefit. Check out some press & gallery complements of the Bend Bulletin.
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India Construction is underway!
Tuesday, March 17th, 2009Thanks to all of you, we have started construction on the 2nd story of the school building. We hope to have it completed by June 2009. Soon the orphans will have their own room! Enjoy the photos of the progress below!
If you would like to donate to our free education programs, financially support an orphan, [...]