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New on SSIR: Are we addicted to Slacktivism?

Amy Sample Ward

—– If you’ve been on facebook at all in December this year, you may have seen something happening to all your friends – their pictures changing to their favorite cartoon characters! Did you change your picture – why or why not? This is when I really started paying attention. What do you think?

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Mother's Day for Peace

Have Fun - Do Good

They have programs in Northern Ireland, South Africa, the Middle East and Cyprus. The Bay Area based Agape Foundation's Fund for Nonviolent Social Change is accepting nominations until May 31st for its 3rd Annual Peace Prize for local peacemakers. 7 through the Resolve to Stop the Violence Program (RVSP).

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Diversify Your Year-End Campaigns: How To Be Mindful And Inclusive Of Cultural Traditions

Bloomerang

Just as Easter is a spring festival for the Christian communities and yet changes dates throughout that season, so the five day celebration of Diwali happens on different days. Each year the festival changes slightly based on which of the twelve animals it represents. It’s always a fall to winter festival.

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