September 25 and 26, 2008
Leticia Galeano is an extraordinary young leader of determination and talent. She is a member of the Movimiento Agrario y Popular (a rural farmworker organization in the deparment of Caaguazú, Paraguay) and university student in Asuncion. Lives and livelihoods in Leticia's community are threatened by the expansion of industrial soy agribusiness. Next week in Minneapolis and Northfield, Leticia will speak about this and the social
movement she leads. Her speaking tour is made possible by the Student Trade Justice Campaign and their partners. Visit the Student Trade Justice Campaign's website for more information. Don't miss this eye-opening opportunity to meet Leticia at one of these events:September 25 from 7:15-8:45pm @ Waite House Community Center
(2529 13th Ave. S., Minneapolis). Click here for a pdf flyer for more information on this event.
September 26 from 7:00-8:30pm @ Just Food Community Co-Op (516 Water Street S., Northfield). Click here for a pdf flyer with more information on this event. Reserve your seat by calling Just Food at (507) 650-0106.
Minnesota Powershift
October 3-5, 2008
Oxfam Action Corps is excited to partner with Minnesota Powershift to participate in their three day conference at Washburn High School (201 West 49th St., Minneapolis). As described on the MN Power Shift website, the nonpartisan educational event is "an inter-generational, participatory conference on climate, energy, sustainable development, and social justice. It will integrate community building and organizing with art, music, creative writing, political action, skills trainings, and open dialogue about the most pressing issues of our time."
Oxfam Action Corps - MN and our friends at the ONE campaign will present workshops on the nexus between climate change, poverty, and the adaptation projects needed to help the world's most vulnerable communities survive. More details are forthcoming.
In the meantime, learn more about MN Powershift and register online today. A nominal $15 registration fee for the entire conference, including three meals and extensive materials, will help offset expenses. We hope to see you there!
Recent Climate Change and Poverty News
BBC News, Climate inaction 'costing lives'
The Economist, Climate change and the poor: Adapt or die
Maumoon Abdul Gayoom in the International Herald Tribune, With
millions under threat, inaction is unethical
United Nations IRIN, Melting glaciers threaten livelihoods
