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October 2017

  • Stop toxic e-waste dumping in the developing world!

    by Mitko October 20, 2017
    October 20, 2017

    Waste from electronics, particularly cell phones and computers, comes from many places—from Europe and the United States to South America, Asia, and Africa—and ends up in developing countries. Is this …

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  • As Aristotle taught us: patience is bitter, but its fruit is sweet.

    by Mitko October 19, 2017
    October 19, 2017

    Learned what that literally means when 2hs later, I got my sweet baobab juice and my plate of thiebou dienne at the SENEGALESE restaurant in MADRID! Pole pole (slowly slowly) …

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  • FASHION

    by Mitko October 18, 2017
    October 18, 2017

    The fashion industry is considered one of the most wasteful industries. Reduce, recycle, reuse your clothes! As lavoisier says: “Dans la nature rien ne se crée, rien ne se perd, …

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  • Today we screened our film SIERRA LEONE RISING for students of The Fuenlabrada High School in MADRID, who support our SIERRA LEONE school grantee Diamond Child.

    by Mitko October 18, 2017
    October 18, 2017

    We discussed the importance of doing grassroots work and supporting education so we can empower the kids in SIERRA LEONE to defend themselves against exploitation and wars for their natural …

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  • The last sunset pics I took of GREECE/ RHODES

    by Mitko October 17, 2017
    October 17, 2017

    From tomorrow on, indoor life in a dark studio color correcting our new film BURKINABE RISING! [Photo credit: Iara Lee.]

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  • Thousands of women have shed their inhibitions and their clothes on a secluded beach in Ireland for a world-record setting “skinny dip” to raise funds for a children’s cancer charity.

    by Mitko October 16, 2017
    October 16, 2017

    Lucia Sinigagliesi, the Guinness World Records official that adjudicated the naked swim on Saturday, said that 2,505 women spent at least five minutes in the sea to set a new …

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  • Moringa Oleifera is a dynamic plant that can help cure malnutrition, anaemia, diabetes, obesity, memory disorders, and so much more!

    by Mitko October 16, 2017
    October 16, 2017

    Using the leaves, the roots, the oil or even the seeds can provide proactive health benefits for young people and adults all over the world! we feature this magical moringa …

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  • We are so excited to be part of SOMALILAND’s new cultural center relocation project and even more excited that they have been screening our films since the first time I visited this vibrant capital: HARGEYSA!

    by Mitko October 12, 2017
    October 12, 2017

    The Hargeysa Cultural Centre organizes film screenings, theater performances, panel discussions, and an annual literature festival. we’re thrilled to see them upgrading to a more permanent space in their community! …

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  • Ban Monsanto’s new super poison!

    by Mitko October 11, 2017
    October 11, 2017

    Join our friends at Avaaz in fighting Monsanto’s new super poison that kills plants in its path — except for Monsanto GMOs. To get involved, sign this petition asking US …

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  • CULTURES OF RESISTANCE

    by Mitko October 7, 2017
    October 7, 2017

    CAIPIRINHA PRODUCTIONS creates and distributes Cultures of Resistance Films, which advance public awareness about issues of social and economic justice, human rights, ecology, and more… www.culturesofresistancefilms.com Our sister foundation, the …

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Iara Lee, a Brazilian of Korean descent, is an activist, filmmaker, and founder/director of the Cultures of Resistance Network, an organization that promotes global solidarity and connects and supports agitators, educators, farmers, and artists to build a more just and peaceful world through creative resistance and nonviolent action!

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Iara LeeIara Lee, a Brazilian of Korean descent, is an activist, filmmaker, and founder/director of the Cultures of Resistance Network, an organization that promotes global solidarity and connects and supports agitators, educators, farmers, and artists to build a more just and peaceful world through creative resistance and nonviolent action! Read more here.

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  • stunning art by Imad Qusay, one more recipient of our @culturesofresistance Creative Activism Awards!
  • my new siberian friend who is a brazilian portuguese speaker!
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  • today my new, scholar friends gave me a full lesson on Buryat Buddhism…

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