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CodePink Women's Activist Training Camp, SF Bay Area, August 15-17, 2003Vanessa writes:
CodePink Women’s Activist Training Camp Join women of all ages and backgrounds for a weekend of activist training sessions and outdoor fun brought to you by CodePink: Women for Peace. CodePink began as a movement to stop the war on Iraq, and in a short time has become a vibrant presence in the peace and social justice community. It continues to organize actions in creative -- and sometimes outrageous ways -- addressing a multitude of issues from the missing weapons of mass destruction to the corporate takeover of our airwaves, all the while bringing into play the sensibilities of respect, compassion and interconnectedness. CodePink has gained a reputation for being where the issues are and calling it like it is. Its unique call to action has captured the imagination of women and like-minded men throughout the country. We want to continue this great momentum and share it with you in an activist training camp. LOCATION OF TRAINING CAMP: Anthony Chabot Regional Park, only 20 minutes from downtown Oakland. The Park’s beautiful lake and miles of hiking and riding trails make it one of the best camping spots in the East Bay. PRESENTATIONS/TRAINING SESSIONS*: Possible training sessions include translating the news into creative actions; outreach; facilitating meetings; incorporating art and culture into your activism; how to get the media’s attention; campaign strategy; anti-racist organizing; using the Internet and WWW; youth and student organizing; and lobbying. Possible presentations include an update on Iraq, Afghanistan, and Palestine; making the connection between the peace movement and anti-corporate globalization movement; understanding the PATRIOT Act and civil liberties; electoral politics and the 2004 elections. There will also be plenty of music, interactive games so people get to know each other, and other outdoor fun! *This is a tentative list of sessions. A final list including names of trainers will be available soon. TRAINERS*:
Medea Benjamin, Global Exchange *This is an incomplete list. There are many more wonderful trainers! |
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