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17.08.2008

World Water Week

An important date for the diary is World Water Week (17 - 23 August) and is held in Stockholm. We all know water is an important resource, so it''s no-brainer that the week is dedicated to analysing the progress and prospects in our global efforts to build a clean and healthy world. Special attention will be devoted this year to the sanitation challenge and the achievement of the Millennium Development Goal target on sanitation, where sadly we continue to fall behind.We have a few ideas to get... Read the full article

05.07.2008

Prepare to let your smile loose on London underground...Inspired by Action 5 on the 5th July 2008, between 12 noon and 2pm Underground Smilers will travel round London underground (they travel in white teeth blinding teams of 4 to 6) and are starting at Liverpool Street. The idea is to play a game with the sole purpose of sending (creating) and receiving (catching) as many smiles as possible with fellow tube travellers. Find out more visit the website: www.talkonthetube.com, join at Fac... Read the full article

30.06.2008

Flava Fiesta

On the 30th June 2008, Envision, the youth empowerment charity, will be bringing hundreds of young Londoners together for Flava Fiesta – an event about ethical and healthy eating. To mark the Year of Food and Farming, young people will be creatively campaigning through interactive theatre and inviting the public to pledge to eat more sustainably.There will be a range of stalls selling local and fairly traded food and running activities. The event will take place between 12 and 5pm at The Scoo... Read the full article

Swap just one car trip and Change Your World

Sustrans, the sustainable transport charity, is asking all of us to join in its annual Change Your World campaign this June and July.The message behind the campaign is simple – if each of us swap just one car journey during the week of 30 June – 5 July and walk, take public transport, or cycle instead, we’d take a massive 10% of traffic off the road.Imagine – we’d have quieter roads, cleaner air, and improved health and quality of life. We might even see more kids playing outside, something t... Read the full article

16.06.2008

Different Pasts, Shared Future.

Every year during Refugee Week (16-22 June) hundreds of events exploring refugee experiences take place across the UK, ranging from big music festivals and art exhibitions to political debates and community events. Events can be organised by anyone and everyone - charities, local governments, refugee community organisations, schools, faith groups, arts organisations, day centres and umbrella networks have all organised events.Furthermore, the Refugee Week UK team are inviting individuals and o... Read the full article

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