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SILENT NO MORE: GLOBAL VOICES OF HOPE AND COURAGE FROM THE GRASS ROOTS

HOSTED BY THE MARION INSTITUTE AND RESURGENCE MAGAZINE
A CONFERENCE TO CONVENE IN MARION, MASSACHUSETTS
OCTOBER 22-24, 2004

Who would deny that we are in a period of great global stress as shifts of power take place, as new and powerful voices rise from our roots, as each of us assesses the role that we can step into with this new dynamic!!

The Marion Institute and Resurgence Magazine are proud and honored to invite you to join us for an extraordinary gathering of individuals who have stepped forward to speak truth to power; people of great courage and heart with long records of personal sacrifice, who are defined by their deepest knowing of the affirmation of possibility and change. Each has an inspiring record of accomplishment in the areas of human rights, environmental protection, democratic reform and women's rights. All are citizens of our world, each speaks and acts from and for the grassroots of his/her country.

PRESENTERS:
VANDANA SHIVA: INDIA
KEK GALABRU: CAMBODIA
FRANCES AND ANNA LAPPE: USA
WANJIRA MATHAI: KENYA
SATISH KUMAR: INDIA AND GREAT BRITAIN

TOPICS WE WILL CONSIDER AND DISCUSS IN ROUND TABLES:
How was each called to the work?
Where has each derived the strength and inspiration to continue?
How does each measure success?
How does change occur in the course of events?
How does each teach and empower others to be advocates of change?
How can we stand together for change?

And many more

WEEKEND SCHEDULE:

Friday, October 22-2:00-5:00pm: Pre Conference Intensive:Opportunity to meet with presenters in small sessions and to interact personally.
6:00-7:00pm: Dinner
7:15-9:00pm: Welcome and Introduction by Satish Kumar

Saturday, October 23-9:00-5:00pm: Presentations and round table discussions. (breakfast, lunch and dinner included)

Sunday. October 24-9:00-1:00pm: Presentations, round table discussions. (breakfast and lunch included) and the question: Now What for Each of Us?

COST: $475: includes all meals as specified above and housing in a private home in Marion. $375: if housing is not requested. Includes all meals.

REGISTRATION: Limited Space so please register early: Major credit cards accepted. Registration received by September 8 th and you will receive a 10% discount.
Contact Person for registration and questions: Jill Bopf-jbopf@marioninstitute.org or 508-748-0816.