HIGHLIGHTS & SUCCESSES
Highlights & Successes
Global Unity Calendar
Linking and promoting grassroots campaigns, programs and other activities for a culture of peace, environmental stewardship, sustainability and transformation in communities around the world. This worldwide calendar is a component of Global Resources Networking for Change Agents, a breakthrough model of collaboration and mutual support we are developing that will allow thousands of socially conscious organizations and individuals to effectively work together to create a world that works for all.
A massive internet campaign to raise millions of dollars for refugees and peace education organizations while disseminating writings and awareness about achieving personal peace and happiness. It is endorsed by Archbishop Desmond Tutu, Arun Gandhi, Deepak Chopra, Jack Canfield, Immaculee Ilibagiza, Robert Thurman, and many others. The creators of 10 Million Clicks have selected We, The World as a long-term partner with a comprehensive approach to global transformation.
Our Voices, Our World Pakistan / India Earthquake Relief Benefit
Jan. 31, 2006 - Not only did we raise enough funds for Mercy Corps to save close to 100 people's lives, but it was an extraordinary experience for hundreds of young people and others who attended it. Diana Ayton-Shenker is the Regional Director of Mercy Corps, which is a $200 million Refugee Aid organization. She said, "This We, The World event was one of the best events I've ever participated in!"
Visual Voices 13-Part half hour TV Series
A new and unusual look at how voices in media, the arts and beyond are shaping our world was co-produced by We, The World and was broadcast on the Dish Network, available in 15 million homes. The series features people who are using their artistic, writing, public speaking and media skills to create a peaceful, caring, just and sustainable world.
Student-UN Videoconference Series
Building Peace and Security in the 21st Century linking the U.N. with young people and featured speakers from around the world. The videoconferences each involved hundreds of students, faculty and others (close to 1,000 total). Students and faculty interact with speakers and come away informed, inspired and motivated to participate in many different kinds of peace activities. Education Update (a newspaper that reaches 200,000 parents, educators, and students) has made our Sept. videoconference the Cover Story of their 8th Anniversary issue! Utne MagazineAll About Solutions". website ran a feature story at the start of the series entitled "
Pass It On Students Mentoring Students Program
Empowering young people to have the experience of making a positive difference in others' lives.
Totaling $8,000 were given to We, The World 2 consecutive years. Lifebridge says: "We support groups and individuals whose work exemplifies a global vision, demonstrates a spirit of inclusiveness, and fosters transformative action in a changing world."
Countdown For Peace Global Webcasts
June 13, 2006 featuring Arun Gandhi, Robert Thurman; June 12, 2008 featuring Dot Maver, 9/11 Families For Peaceful Tomorrows, Deborah Moldow.
Offers non-profit organizations more than 10 totally free fundraising programs plus many fun and informative tips and ideas to help increase their revenue.
New Media Making a Difference
Featuring Amy Goodman, host of Democracy Now! We, The World convened this powerful Media Panel at the The American Spirit, Values And Power Conference.
Interdependence Day
Co-Existence or No Existence - In proclaiming Interdependence Day, we are acknowledging that we are all connected, and that when one thread in the web of life is sundered, all are diminished. Where equity and mutual respect prevail, all benefit. Interdependence Day is a day of celebration, information and action. In September 2002 We, The World launched Interdependence Day at the Johannesburg World Summit on Sustainable Development at the Sacred Place in Ubuntu Village.
Peace in the 21st Century: An Imperative for Survival
Understanding the Past - Shaping the Future In response to the September 11th tragedy We, The World sponsored this historic event which featured speakers and views that the major media largely chose not to air. One day after the start of the bombing of Afghanistan participants heard the moving and informative words of Daniel Ellsberg, Jane Goodall, Robert Thurman, Amy Goodman, Richard Falk, Alice Slater, Robert Jay Lifton, Reverend Billy, and many others in an open dialogue about what led to this crisis, alternatives to war and ways forward that emphasize prevention. Portions of this event were broadcast on Radio for Peace International with a global listenership of 800,000 people!
Rwandan Remembrance Day
April 7, 2005 Commemoration of the 11th Anniversary of the Rwandan genocide featuring Immaculee Ilibagiza - Author of Left To Tell and a survivor of the genocide
The Gandhi-King Season for Nonviolence at the U.N. (Co-Sponsored by We, The World)
Over 700 High School children take part in this inspirational event every year.
Art for Children's Sake
The mission of Art For Children's Sake is to connect artists who wish to make a difference with the organizations who are steadfastly addressing the conditions that rob children of their innocence: hunger, poverty, disease, forced labor/slavery, refugee crises, forced military duty. We, The World generated publicity and helped raise over $1,300 for an International Youth Peace Conference in March 2003 on HIV/AIDS and Peace Education sponsored by the Apeadu Peace Center in Ghana. One of the youth beneficiaries said, "I was inspired by the passionate drive for change in my global peers. I was inspired by the beauty and richness of my first trip to Africa. I was inspired by the deep spiritual awakening which seemed to pulse through the conference. But most of all, I was inspired with gratitude. Thank you..."
Water Voices From Around The World
This historic beautiful and compelling book will be distributed to all the Ambassadors and heads of state at the United Nations. It is filled with hundreds of gorgeous photos and letters to the People of the World on all aspects of the issue of water in the 21st century. Included are letters from Archbishop Desmond Tutu, Ted Danson, Jane Goodall, Kofi Annan, Maude Barlow, Leonardo DiCaprio, Mikhail Gorbachev, Pete Seeger, Vandana Shiva, Dr. Masaru Emoto and others including one from Rick Ulfik representing We, The World!
The Parliament of the World's Religions (Capetown South Africa)
December 1999 - We, The World held 2 workshops at this historic gathering that included Nelson Mandela and the Dalai Lama.
Re-Imagining Politics & Society At The Millennium
Creating A Just, Caring, and Sustainable World (Riverside Church and Columbia University New York City). May 2000 - We, The World co-sponsored and Rick Ulfik was a principal organizer of this massive, historic 4-day event that combined 7 major conferences in one and featured 252 internationally recognized speakers.
