8 Visions of Hope - where Art meets the UN Millennium Development Goals

where Art meets the UN Millennium Development Goals

8 VISIONS OF HOPE is the free-to-join international social network for all who are passionate about the role of art & culture in reaching the MDGs.
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8 VISIONS OF HOPE explores and shows how art, culture, artists & musicians as positive change agents can help in the realization of the eight UN Millennium Development Goals (MDGs).

These MDGs are eight international development goals that 189 United Nations member states have agreed to achieve by the year 2015. These goals include reducing poverty & child mortality, promoting gender equality, fighting disease epidemics such as AIDS, environmental sustainability and developing a global partnership for development.   

The project 8 Visions of Hope is based on two pillars:
1. International networking
2. Artistic & creative education  , advocacy and awareness-rising

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Art on the Frontline: Mandate for a People's Culture

Editor's note: The following originally appeared in Political Affairs, March 1985. It is intended as part of an ongoing discussion of theory. Here the author addresses some aspects of this question through the lens of culture.

In 1951, Paul Robeson made the following declaration at a conference in New York organized around the theme of equal rights of Negroes in the arts, sciences and professions:

There are despoilers abroad in our land, akin to those who attempted to throttle our Repub… Continue

Posted by Rini Hartman on June 14, 2010 at 7:25pm

JFC Home made post press release: Jean Fares at 2010 Annual Cannes Festival.

"I love this Jean Fares gown I'm wearing now. It's so elegant and comfortable. It's an amazing designer," Paris Hilton tweeting about designer Jean Fares.
Brand: Jean Fares Couture
Concept & Copywriting: Norma Fares, sister of Jean Fares
Approval: Fares family
JFC_CANNES 2010 POST PRESS RELEASE final.pdf

Posted by Norma Fares on June 10, 2010 at 2:02am

"I Line" the new collection of designer Jean Fares

From all lines is our own Line. Track it!

Be who you are...
Gift yourself the gown that is you...
For you, my Lady, I create...I draw...I plant... "I Line"!

Committed to its CSR, Jean Fares is proud to share with you its 100% home-made press release!

"And the creation continues..." - Jean Fares CoutJFC-PRESS-RELEAS… Continue

Posted by Norma Fares on May 27, 2010 at 3:30am

Artists, efforts and organizations unite for action on world poverty - June 26th UN charter Day Commemoration.

On June 26th Talvin Singh and other world music artists are coming together to celebrate UN charter Day Commemoration with a party at Cargo in London.

Artists are taking action.

People are taking action.

Communities are coming together

Uniting for UN Charter Day.

June 26th UN charter Day Commemoration.

Top world music artists Talvin Singh and Carmen Souza give endorsements and exclusive performances to The Human Culture Collective to bring together World Music promoting efforts on… Continue

Posted by Rini Hartman on May 1, 2010 at 10:48am

14th Poetry Africa - International Poetry Festival 4 - 9 October 2010

Poets, predominantly from South Africa and elsewhere on the African continent, will participate in the 14 th Poetry Africa International Poetry festival in Durban from 4 to 9 October 2010.

The extensive week-long programme includes performances, readings, music and book-launches Monday to Fri… Continue

Posted by Rini Hartman on April 20, 2010 at 4:12pm