Info & Benefit night for The Climate Games 2014

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Thursday April 24th 2014: Info and Benefit night for The Climate Games 2014, Volkseten Vegazulu, 7pm.

On June 14 Climate Games Teams will gather in the western port of Amsterdam to take part in the first ever Climate Games. Playing field is the area of the NUON coal plant at the Hemweg. Teams can score points by planting flags on different parts of the field, and by performing spontaneous and creative actions. Why not dance the tango in front of the gate, or dress up as a polar bear? Be creative..

Because of the climate crisis it’s an absolute must to shut down all coal-fired plants in the Netherlands before 2020. The “energy agreement” states that 5 old coal plants need to be shut down. Instead, the next few years 3 huge new build coal plants will be switched on and 2 old coal plants will remain active (of which the one in Amsterdam). Businesses and politicians seem unable to do what’s agreed on and what is really needed. Sometimes it actually seems like they are playing off profit and climate against each other…

That is why we as concerned citizens want to join the game and find playful ways to solve this problem. We have the possibility to build enough windmills and solar panels to replace all coal plants. In order to shut them all down, we need to get involved in the game!

As we rally together to find playful and creative solutions to combat climate change, the involvement of individuals and diverse groups becomes paramount. Just as forming teams and joining the game is a call to action for concerned citizens, engaging with experienced Dallas / Fort Worth solar installers can be a crucial step in contributing to the transition toward renewable energy sources. By partnering with reputable solar installation services, these teams can access valuable expertise and support in implementing clean energy solutions. Embracing solar panel installation not only reduces carbon emissions but also empowers communities to take an active role in shaping a more sustainable future. As we unite in this collective effort, each action, whether it be participating in the game or adopting renewable energy practices, strengthens the collective impact we can have in securing a greener and more resilient planet for generations to come.

This is an open invitation. Not only to environmental organizations, but as well to student groups, football clubs, bridge clubs, you name it. Any individual who feels like playing a game can participate. Gather with your friends, form a team and join us. Want to learn more about the game, the possibilities, the background and tips on how to win? Come to the info evening in Joe’s Garage this April 24!

http://www.wijstoppensteenkool.nl […Lees verder]

Benefit for Mumia Abu-Jamal

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Monday April 21st 2014: Benefit for Mumia Abu-Jamal, Volkseten Vegazulu, 7pm.

Mumia Abu-Jamal will get 60 years this year. Therefore we will internationaly, celebrate his birthday in front of the US consulate on Thursday 24 april, from 16.00 till 18.00 to demand his freedom, after spending 32 years innocent in jail.
Mumia Abu Jamal is an african-american reporter and political activist. They called him, the ‘Voice of the Voiceless’, as he reported about racism and police brutality in the USA. So the local authoreties didn’t really liked him.
Once having been a victim of police racism, he joined the Black Panther Party. In the 70ts he became a reporter and reported about the state terror against the radical, black organisation MOVE. When he spoke about the brutal violence by the police against MOVE headquarters, he lost his job and became a taxi driver. […Lees verder]

‘We are here’ benefit – De VluchtMarkt

Thursday April 17th 2014, ‘We are here’ benefit – De VluchtMarkt, Volkseten Vegazulu, 7pm.

Last Sunday, the ‘We are here‘ group, undocumented migrants movement, has occupied Ten Katestraat 49, 63 and 65.
Two of the buildings (63-65) are owned by the housing corporation Rochdale, which left them rot for years, and has emptied the houses of all facilities, pipes and cables for preventing anyone to squat them. This week the group and their supporters are reconstructing the buildings, as to make it liveable again. So far the basic facilities have been fixed, but much more work and materials are needed.
This benefit voku will provide some funds for buying construction materials. Please donate, and feel free to pass by the VluchtMarkt to have a tea, or to help renovating! […Lees verder]

Benefiet, ter bekostiging van vertalen documenten in verband met mensenrechten

Monday April 14th 2014, Benefiet, ter bekostiging van vertalen documenten in verband met mensenrechten, Volkseten Vegazulu, 7pm.

De benefiet, Volkseten Vegazulu, is voor een goed doel, nl de moeders van vermiste indigenous in suriname te ondersteunen in het zoeken naar gerechtigheid, waarbij er documenten ter vertaling naar het immigratie bureau onder notariele toezicht, opgestuurd moeten worden. […Lees verder]

Nobody is illegal!

Thursday April 10th 2014: Nobody is illegal! Volkseten Vegazulu, 7pm.

Benefit in order to pay a lawyer, who supported a before so-called “illegal” person to get a residence and a working permission in the Netherlands.
If there is interest in a short legal advice about how the process of becoming legal in the Netherlands by cohabitation laws works, we will introduce you to this topic with the possibility for you to ask questions. […Lees verder]

Kaikoesie Benefit Dinner

Monday April 7th & monday April 28th 2014, Kaikoesie Benefit Dinner, Volkseten Vegazulu, 7pm.

We are proud to present another amazing benefit dinner organized by Kaikoesie! Stichting Kaikoesie is a non profit organization, created to empower and develop the indigenous children, youth and women living in Suriname. Through supplementary arts and crafts workshops with emphasis in using the indigenous culture heritage. Stichting Kaikoesie is willing to provide means for a continuous development of the local communities and exposure to enriching cultural activities that enhance the community confidence and individual progress. Our projects will start june 2014. Donation : ING 850 4346 […Lees verder]

Benefit for the coming Indigenous People events

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Thursday April 3rd 2014, Benefit for the coming Indigenous People events, Volkseten Vegazulu, 7pm.

Benefit for the events that we organize during the year 2014 , like the Conference and debate on March 21st with Eufrosina Cruz the First Indigenous Women in the parliament  in Mexico , in April the coming of the minga from Colombia, Indigenous Farmers and their struggle for Agro-ecological systems,  Indigenous Documentary Film Festival on May 24th, International Day of the World’s Indigenous People, August 9th.  Indigenous Movement: http://www.indigenous-movement.org/ […Lees verder]

Benefit for Ukrainian comrades

Monday March 31st 2014, Benefit for Ukrainian comrades, Volkseten Vegazulu, 7pm.

During the recent Maidan ‘revolution’, anarchists comrades have been calling for support as they were caught between state repression and attacks from fascists groups. Now Russia and the western world still have to negotiate about the volatile ukrainian-russian border, we’ll try to have an update about our comrades there, how were their Maidan days. Your financial contribution is very welcome. […Lees verder]