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Why Revolution? Because We Love The People!

Why must we stand up against police brutality? Because we Love the people! For the bombing of innocent women and children? Because we Love the people! For the misappropriation of resources? Because we Love the people! For the slaughter, ruination and destruction of our ecosystem? Because we Love the people! Why do we need revolution?     Our friends at …

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20-Year-Olds Turn Van Into A Mobile Laundromat To Wash Clothes For The Homeless

Realizing not enough is being done to meet homeless peoples’ hygienic needs, these two friends put an ingenious idea to work and are now helping many people in Australia.

Sometimes the best thing you can do to help others is to assist them with the little things, which – believe it or not – make a great deal of difference.

Imagine being homeless and trying to get back on your feet – yet feeling extremely self-conscious of the state of your clothes when seeking out new opportunities. The two definitely don’t mix, which is why two good-Samaritan friends created a brilliant way to help the homeless re-gain confidence and also feel more optimistic about their situation. They did this by turning their van into a mobile laundromat to give those without an opportunity to wash their clothes safely.

The two creators of the Orange Sky Laundry project, Lucas Patchett and Nicholas Marchesi, began with an old van and a generator. With the support of donations, they were able to secure two washing machines and driers, and now their van can process 20 kg of laundry an hour.

Launched in July, the project is now in its trial period, during which the van will operate 5 days per week in Brisbane, Australia. If all goes well, the organization will likely spread across Australia.

Two 20-year-old friends, Lucas Patchett and Nicholas Marchesi, noticed that not enough was being done to help the homeless or meet their hygienic needs. So they created Australia’s FIRST mobile laundry unit for the homeless. Now they spend 5 days a week helping others regain a bit more self confidence and live more comfortably by washing their clothes. [Clean clothes are] “a privilege that so many of us take for granted. This is the first time Mich has been able to wash his clothes and blankets. Born in Brisbane and living on the streets, Mick can’t afford to wash his clothes or transport them. Thanks for your continued support of our program.” And as shared on the Orange Sky Laundry website, “Meet Ricky. He wants to thank you all for your donations and support. He sleeps rough on the street with his dad and today they were able to wash all their clothes.” Lucas Pratchett poses in front of one of the vans. This organization runs off the generosity of others around the globe. You can help by donating online – $6 will cover the cost of a cycle of washing for one person. “Have a look, we really appreciate it along with your continued support.” Source: HuffingtonPost

Written by Amanda Froelich of www.trueactivist.com

Church Man Regards 155MPH Cyclone Pam As “Just Another Storm”

Light breaks through the open window of our temporary home in Vanuatu and I rise from bed, following the sound of children laughing and a dog barking. At intervals, the stillness of the island air is disrupted by the drone of relief helicopters, swaying back and forth over the capital Port Villa. After a quick …

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This Dad Gives His Sick Son Marijuana Extract. The Results… Mind-blowing!

Jayden’s dad was desperate to help him overcome his epileptic seizures.

This video is from a new documentary The Culture High which looks at both sides of the marijuana prohibition argument.

After taking more than 22 pills a day, Jason decided that enough is enough and gave his son Marijuana extract. The results will surprise you.

The University of Texas also recently published their research into the long-term effects of marijuana.

Support the film and watch the full documentary today.

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Rural Illiterate Grandmothers To Solar Electrify The Rural World

In a quiet classroom forty empty chairs await their students. A blackboard, dusty with chalk, takes up one wall; directly opposite a world map flutters in the dry desert breeze from an open window. Sunlight streams in from the doorframe, as the students begin to take their places around a long trestle table. This is not your …

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Eco-Adventure Meets Positive Development at InTerraTree

Want to get away this winter? Wondering where to go and what to do? Ever dreamt of visiting a remote corner of the world, of spending time in a tropical paradise, living among locals, in a place where life moves slower, the colors are richer, each breath is fresher, and the only way to describe …

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EBOLA: An Article Directed At Inspiring You

Ebola is a disease caused by an ebolavirus. Symptoms start two days to three weeks after contracting the virus, with a fever, sore throat, muscle pain, and headaches. Without treatment -typically- vomiting, diarrhea, and rash follow, along with decreased function of the liver & kidneys. The virus is acquired upon contact with blood or bodily fluids of an infected human or other animal.(3) …

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Get Out of Your Dreams, Get into Our Bus!

Growing up in our society, it’s common for us to be unsure about what our next step in life should be. We question whether there’s a place for us in this big automated machine that seems to completely disconnect us from the environment, from our community and from ourselves.Solutions exist around us; whether in an …

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Supplying Basic Needs to Everyone

[summarize-posts post_type=”press_release” author=”chloe”] A vital part of Valhalla Movement is the three ethics in permaculture: Care for the People, Care for the Earth, and Share the Surplus.  In order to fulfill those ethics, we had to ask; what do these ethics mean for us? Applying permaculture locally began our journey. Companion planting, remediation of GMO …

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I Trust You, Do You Trust Me?

I have to say that one of the greatest things about working in the field of Sustainability is the people you meet along the way. I suppose that once we realize we are innately interconnected with nature, we become Environmentalists. But then the unavoidable fact that we -as humans- are also interconnected is eventually concluded; making …

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Recipe For Change – 4 Ingredients To Change The World

Content Written by: Marc Coppola // Edited by: Sandra Lam // Illustrations by Megan Palmer This article was drafted for its appearance in Issue 5 Sea Stoke Magazine. Please show them some love and support.  Let’s real talk for a second here: Change is something we all want. As a whole, humanity is constantly looking …

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The Problems of Ushuaia & Many Towns Alike

Having spent a serious amount of time at the Earthship Biotecture build down here in Ushuaia Argentina. What has (re)occurred to me has been profound and humbling to say the least. Where to begin – Ushuaia is a beautiful town located at the Southern Tip of the America’s – it’s a fairly young town that …

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Drums For Development is building InTerraTree!

Drums For Development inspires creative collaboration and empowers sustainable community development by connecting people through drumming. Updates: We have officially hit the $3,000 mark, meaning we can purchase the initial land in Togo! All remaining donations go directly towards growing food and digitally connecting the community with the world! Make a $20 donation to receive the Extended Version of …

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Quick Tips – To Choosing A Kick-Ass Team (For Your Initiative!)

Choosing your start-up team is imperative for the success of your project. In fact: you must be so certain in your choosing of the community’s founding members that you can’t possibly fathom a future without them! Make sure to be keen and not overlook skill-sets that people may bring to the table. You can’t expect …

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