ISE Re-Envisioning
Re-Envisioning the International Society of Ethnobiology
Is the ISE fulfilling its original vision as an "enabling space" for meaningful dialogue between ethnobiologists, activists, and decision-makers in Indigenous communities, academia, non-governmental organizations, and public policy fora to address current ecological and biological crises? On the occasion of its 20th anniversary, the ISE is initiating a 3-ye ...learn more
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Created: Jul 15, 2008
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Voices on PEACE
Here are Global Oneness Project films that deal with peace and conflict resolution. Join a discussion about PEACE in the Discussion Forum.
Barrio de Paz (Part 1)
Youth worker Nelsa Libertad Curbelo Cora describes the inspiration behind Barrio de Paz (Peace Town), a non-violent youth movement in Guyaquil, Ecuador, that brings together street gangs to provide services to the struggling community.
Barrio de Paz (Part 2)
Seva Café: Love All, Serve All
Seva, or service, is the selfless giving of oneself for the betterment of others and the world around. At Seva Cafe, the concept of service takes the form of a "pay it forward" restaurant, where every meal is cooked and served with love.
Sawubona
Youth worker and community leader Orland Bishop explains the meaning of the Zulu greeting Sawubona ("We see you") as an invitation to a deep witnessing and presence. This greeting forms an agreement to affirm and investigate the mutual potential and obligation that is present in a given moment. At its deepest level, Orland explains, this "seeing" is essential to human freedom.
Victory to the World
Parliamentarian and social activist Nirmala Desphande describes how an Indian nationalist slogan was transformed into a wish of goodwill for the whole world.
