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The following organizations have inspired me. I think they’ll inspire you too!
Livnot U’Lehibanot
Livnot U’Lehibanot is Hebrew for “To Build and To Be Built. ” It is a volunteerism-centered program based in the beautiful town of Tzfat in northern Israel. The program helps 21-35 year olds connect to the land, their spirituality, Jewish traditions, and their community. Each day, Livnot members spend at least four hours volunteering. The idea is to uphold the Jewish tradition of Tikun Olam, which means the more that one gives, the more they have to give.
IPCRI
The Israeli-Palestinian Center for Research and Information works within the political and social sectors to create peace between these two regions. Gershon Baskin and his team facilitate conferences for Israelis and Palestinians to learn and share together about their current struggles and triumphs in peace-making. The organization also works with local and foreign governments to present current data about the residents’ needs/desires, to brainstorm strategies for moving forward, and to report back to the residents accurate political report. So much of the peace-building process is based in accurate information that humanizes all parties. IPCRI works hard to be this bank of humanism.
Sadhana Forest
The vision of its founders, Yorit and Aviram Rozin, is to transform 70 acres of severely eroded, arid land on the outskirts of Auroville. In a spirit of human unity, their aim is to introduce a growing number of people to sustainable living. Our energy and resources are focused on the creation of a vibrant, indigenous Tropical Dry Evergreen Forest (TDEF).
They have a new project in Haiti that they need extra support (long-term and short-term) on.
Bhaktivedanta Eco-Village
Bev Society is a non-profit society dedicated to developing a prototype self sufficient community, which grows its own food, takes care of its livestock and at the same time gives the oppurtunity for itself as well as the surrounding community a livelihood and the means to learn and to prosper in knowledge as well as economically, by principles of ecology and preserving nature around us.
Make-A-Wish Foundation India
http://www.makeawishindia.org/
Established in 1996, Make A Wish Foundation of India has granted in excess of 15000 wishes. By granting a cherished wish for a child with a life threatening illness, a wish experience can give back what the illness takes away, Hope, Strength and Joy. It can help the children forget about being sick. How to laugh out loud and keep making plans for the future.
The Power of Words and Their Effects on Water Crystals
Dr. Emotu from Japan has been able to capture photographically the changing structure of water crystals based on the words that are spoken or thought. In general, water crystals are beautiful, geometric shapes when we say positive statements. Conversely, negative statements show up as malformed, ugly shapes. If water makes up the majority of our Earth and our bodies, we need to majorly shift our use of language!
Rising Sun Acupuncture
Seitai Shinpo Acupuncture has given me amazing healing results. I tore my rotator cuff in my shoulder two weeks prior to an African Dance performance. I was completely incapable of moving my right arm and people told me I would never fully recover. I recieved Seitai treatments daily until the show, soaked my feet in hot water nightly, and ended up with full mobility! Within a couple of months I was able to do all of my yoga poses and swim a mile again.
Where’s the Map?
Beth and Jim Hood are authors, speakers, coaches and radio hosts who consistently encourage others to live from a place of inspiration. What kind of life do you really want? What is holding you back?
WWOOF
The organization that provides worldwide opportunities on organic farms. It is so critical for everybody, at some point in their life, to connect with the land that their food is grown on. It will change your life!
TED.com
A gathering of videos showing the most innovative researchers, authors, artists, and politicians from around the world. If you want to be inspired about the world we live in and where our world is going, watch these!
