Ourgeneral aims

Ourgeneral aims include: Share and spread informationabout the ongoing democratic revolution in Venezuela.Set up a common solidarity website. Mobilise publicopinion against attempts by the US state to destabilise anddestroy the popularly elected Chavez government.If youare interested in joining this solidarity network, anddidn't put your name on the contact list that circulatedduring Nelson's meetings, then simply email Nelson's tourmanager Grant Morgan at grantmorgan@paradise.net.nzINVITATION TO VENEZUELA EDUCATION STUDY TOURACollaborative Exchange and Study Rosetta Stone software Tour for Academics,Teachers & Students February 2009Dear Fri andColleagues, We would like to invite you to participate inthe first Education Exchange and Study Tour of Venezuela. Anumber of educators here in Australia and internationallyhave become increasingly interested in the radical educationreform currently taking place in Venezuela. Thereconstruction of public education has been positioned as adriving force for the wider process of social changemanifest in Venezuela's Bolivarian Revolution. It is clearthat the changes are providing access to education for manyVenezuelans previously excluded from the system, as well asnew models of provision and new curricula based on theideals of a Bolivarian socialism for the 21st Century. The early outcomes of this nationwide radical reform ofeducation are certainly inspiring! This educational exchangeaims to deepen participants' understanding of theseprocesses in all their complexity, including the successes,the challenges and the relationship between education andthe broader process of social change.This exchangeprovides a unique opportunity to join educators and studentsfrom around the globe, in an investigative and collaborativetour aimed at learning more about Venezuela's revolution ineducation. The issues and themes of access, equity, schooland university community partnerships and education forsocial change are at the core of our own work andexperiences with education, providing a strong basis for thesharing of practice and perspectives. It is also hoped thatthe exchange can lead to the development of collaboration,new links and projects with institutions, communityorganisations and unions working in the education sector inVenezuela.The study tour will take place in January 2009and will involve a range of meetings (seminars) and visitswith educational groups, institutions, and communityorganisations. The details of the week are to worked out Rosetta Stone Chinese inconjunction with colleagues from the Bolivarian Universityof Venezuela, and local schools and community organizationsin Caracas. Initial details:Preliminary dates: January 6- 14, 2009 Estimated costs: International Airfare ($3500)Registration fee: $300/$150 concession Estimated internaltravel costs: $150 Estimated accommodation costs: $250 Foodis cheap and participants will also have to budget forspending money. The Study Tour Organising Committee willassist with advice on airfares and accommodation.TheStudy Tour is hosted by Dr Tom Griffiths, University ofNewcastle, Australia, and Jo Williams, Victoria University,Australia in collaboration with the Bolivarian University ofVenezuela. It is supported by Centre for Latin AmericanSolidarity and Studies (CLASS) and the Australian VenezuelaSolidarity Network (AVSN), please contact us if you wouldlike to register the support of another organization.Forfurther details, to contribute ideas and/or to register yourinterestplease contact the organising committee:TomGriffiths Tom.Griffiths at newcastle dot edu dot au JoWilliams Jo.Williams at vu dot edu dot au Roberto Jorqueraroberto at latinamericasolidarity dot org Jorge JorqueraJorge.Jorquera at rmit dot edu dot auARABIC LANGUAGECOURSE FOR BEGINNERSMEIIC for the second time has openedanother class for the community: Daily Arabic Lesson For TheBeginner.Open for everybody regardless their backgroundeducation, ethnicity, religion, race and gender. The teacheris a graduate from Massey Uni and a native speaker. He willteach not only the language but also the culture of thelanguage and the comparison with several other languages.Class starts on Tuesday, 11 March at 7 PM till 8 PM.Bringyour own stationery to Middle East Islamic InformationCentre: 2 / 25 Horoeka Ave, Mt. Eden (Beside no 57 BellevueRd) Cost: $2 Koha. Information: Ghassan 0212947349.Understanding The People and Their Culture By Understandingthe Language! Sony Ambudi, Center Executive Manager, Mt.Eden Islamic Information Center www.islamicinfo.org.nz http://www.islamicinfo.org.nz (09)4424588, 64-21725290 SUPPORT THE DEFENCE OF ACTIVISTSARRESTED IN THE SO-CALLED ANTI-TERROR RAIDS A CD ofgreat musicx2026,Double CD & Booklet $25 - TU KOTAHI - FreedomFighting Anthems - 25 excellent tracks of sheer Kiwimusic/voice !! From CD sleeve note: "Tu Kotahi -Freedom Fighting Anthems" is a non-profit, consciousnessraising project. All funds will go to organisations inAotearoa who are working specifically with those affected bythe Oct 15th 2007 state raids. The booklet, called Wahanui,was put together by Conscious Collaborations T Shirts "Kawhawhai tonu matou". $25 (orders taken - state sizerequired). To order or to help sell - Contact VANESSA - spadarkle@hotmail.com Ph 09 836 9002 http://www.freedomfighterscd.org.nz/WHATS ON IN AUCKLANDSaturday, 19 April 8pm.Maidment Theatre, 8 Alfred St, Auckland CBDTHE HOLLOW MEN- HIGHLY-ACCLAIMED NEW ZEALAND PLAY The Hollow Men comesto Auckland in April Rosetta Stone French for a strictly limited season. Based onNicky Hagers controversial book and adapted by DeanParker, The Hollow Men is at Maidment Theatre, Auckland forten performances only.