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Organizing Reports from ACORN Bangalore for May, June, and July 2012
MAY:
Weekly Meetings:
Regular meetings were held in Hebbal:.Yelahanka New town, Shivajinagar, Yeshwanthpur and In K.R. Puram:
We had a protest in front of Town Hall along with our member Associations which was organized by NCL.
One more meeting was held on the street vendors issue with the organizations and the logistics and other issues were discussed. Issac from Action aid, Selva from Jansahayog, Maithri from ALF, Vinay from Beedhi vyaparigala hakkothaya Okkoota, Swathi from Equations, Srinivas from AKRVO K.R.Puram , Nirmal from Yeashwanthpur traders association, Zamir from Shivajinagar street vendors association participated. It was also decided that Suresh from ACORN, Issac from Action aid, Vinay from Beedhi vyaparigala hakkothaya Okkoota will meet on 29th to finalize the draft of the study questionnaire.
And again we met on 29th and prepared the questionnaire for the study and it was circulated among the members for suggestions.
JUNE:
Hebbal, Yelahanka New town, Shivajinagar ,Yeshwanthpur,and In K.R. Puram
Diabetes screening camp was held in Muthyala nagara slum.
Meeting on street vendors issue was held at ALF office to discuss about the study in the issue and the financial participation.
Meeting on the homeless shelter, ACORN, ALF, Action aid IGSSS and other organizations attended. The meeting focused on the issues of allotting the shelters to the NGO’s and the process of the allotment adopted by the government of Karnataka.
Meeting on Road widening and the affected communities. ESG, Hasiru Usiru, and 12 other RWA’s and 2 more organizations participated. A network of the organizations was launched and named as Bangalore Transportation Projects Impacted Communities Network (BATPIC network). It was decided to hold a Press conference on 17th of July.
The registration of the Street vendors union was rejected on the grounds that the methodology adopted to identify the street vendors was not acceptable to the officials and was assured to get it right through a form issued by the Labour Department.
40 street vendors in Vijayanagar got their Identity cards issued by the Department of Labor through which they will be eligible for the various social security schemes from the government.
JULY:
Regular meetings were held at Hebbal, Yelahanka New town, Shivajinagar, Yeshwanthpur, K.R. Puram, Vijayanagar, Basavanagudi, and Malleshwaram.
A blood donation camp was conducted at KR Puram Market on 1st of July as a mark of protest. 850 vendors donated their blood. The blood donated was handed over to the Karnataka Health department and a letter to the BBMP commissioner and the Mayor was submitted stating the people at the market would give their blood rather giving up the market for construction of the commercial complex.
A press meet was held at the Bangalore Press club on the road widening and its affected communities under the banner BATPIC network. A joint statement was released to draw the attention of the government on the effect of the projects of the government and also to suggest some of the alternate solutions.
A protest march from K.R. Puram to the BBMP office was organized by ACORN demanding for 50 specific market spaces for vendors all over Bangalore, and to implement the Street vendors’ policy in Karnataka. Over 2500 vendors from different parts of Bangalore participated in the protest. The participation was from, Malleshwaram and Shivajinagar – Bangalore Centre, Hebbal, K.R. Puram and Yeshwanthpur – Bangalore North, Basavanagudi, Jayanagar, Banashankari – Bangalore South. There were other organizations also extending their support for the cause. And 25 organizations also sent their representative to be part of the march.
Follow up of the registration of the Union for the vendors.
In Hebbal verification by the government officials for issuing of ID card was over. Of the 150 vendors 148 vendors will be getting their ID cards by the end next month.
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Carissima associata, carissimo associato
un messaggio per comunicarti, come anticipato dall’altra parte dell’estate, che da oggi siamo tornati a pieno regime e gli uffici sono riaperti, dopo una ‘semi-pausa’ estiva a regime solo parzialmente ridotto.
Ti auguriamo un proseguimento di buona estate se sei ancora in vacanza, un buon lavoro se come noi sei già tornato pienamente “in postazione”, e un augurio di trovare un’occupazione nel caso non ne avessi una e fosse questo il tuo desiderio.
da quest’oggi i nostri orari e contatti tornano quelli di sempre, e vi aspettiamo a braccia aperte nella nostre casa e in quelle di tutti voi.
fate una buona azione civica estiva e passate parola a qualcuno – a chiunque, anche incontrato in vacanza o comunque nella vita, per la fine dell’estate date casa & legalità a qualcuno. e mettetelo in contatto con noi .
Come gradita sorpresa per il rientro, avvenuto o venturo, dalle vacanze estive, vi anticipiamo nei prossimi tempi una lettera del Presidente che vi verrà inviata sempre tramite newsletter e che conterrà un vero e proprio regalo, che successivamente (nel mese di dicembre) vi verrà recapitato a casa, per tutti coloro che assistiamo e da cui mensilmente riceviamo una donazione per la tutela della loro casa.
Naturalmente – ed essendo noi non dovremmo neanche precisarlo – non c’è trucco ed è un regalo a tutti gli effetti, voi non pagherete un centesimo in alcun modo per riceverlo, e anzi, ricevendolo risparmierete e guadagnerete, come vedrete.. .
se avete facebook e nel caso non lo aveste ancora fatto, vi incoraggiamo a cliccare subito “Mi piace” alla nostra pagina, che resta lo strumento più agile e immediato per tenervi al corrente di tutte le nostre ultime novità e aggiornamenti. Cliccateci ora e naturalmente diffondeteci, anche sulla vostra bacheca!
p.s.
Se non avete ancora provveduto o siete momentaneamente “scoperti” per quanto riguarda le donazioni a noi accordate, vi invitiamo nei prossimi giorni decisamente a verificarle e/o – ove necessario – riattivarle per potere (oltre ad avere garanzia di una casa da noi tutelata per tutta la durata del contratto ed evitare che, anche a distanza di molti mesi, il sogno diventi improvvisamente incubo subendo azioni della proprietà e trovandosi scoperti dal nostro aiuto anche legale, che senza donazioni al momento di azioni dei padroni non abbiamo risorse per garantire) ricevere questo regalo, che ha a che fare, come leggerete nella lettera del Presidente, con ACORN Italy e la tranquillità della vostra contrattualità e della nostra assistenza anche per il futuro fino a quando vorrete essere in quella casa.
Sarete contenti della vostra scelta.
Non dite che non vi avevamo avvertito! 😉
ancora buon’estate da ACORN !
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English Translation
Associated dearest, dearest associated,
A message to let you know, as anticipated on the other side of the summer, that now we are back in full swing and the offices are reopened, after a ‘semi-break’ in summer regime only partially reduced.
We wish you a good continuation of the summer if you’re still on vacation, as we do a good job if you’re already returned fully “in position”, and a wish to find a job if I had not had one and that’s your desire.
From today on our schedules and contacts return to the same as always, and we are waiting with open arms in our home and those of all of you. Do a good civic deed this summer and spread the word to someone – anyone, even met on vacation or otherwise in life, for the end of summer house dates & legality someone. And place them contact with us.
As a welcome surprise to return, occurred or next, the summer holidays, we bring you the next time a letter from the President, who will be sent again via newsletter and will contain a real gift, which subsequently (in December) will be delivered at home for all those we serve and from which we receive a monthly donation for the protection of their home.
Of course – and since we should not even specify it – there are no tricks and is a gift to all intents and purposes, you will not pay a penny in any way for it, and indeed, received him save and earn, as you will see .. .
If you have facebook and in case you have not already done so, we encourage you to immediately click “Like” our page, which remains the most agile and immediate to keep you abreast of all our latest news and updates. Click that and of course diffondeteci hours, even on your wall!
P.S.
If you have not already done so or are temporarily “discovered” in respect of donations granted to us, we invite you to definitely verify them in the coming days and / or – if necessary – to be able to reactivate it (in addition to having a home warranty from us protected for the duration of the contract and to ensure that, even after many months, the dream suddenly becomes a nightmare undergoing shares of the property and being discovered by our legal help also, that without donations at the time of action of the owners do not have resources to ensure) receive this gift, which has to do, as you will read in the letter from the President, with ACORN Italy and tranquility of your bargaining and our assistance in the future as long as you want to be in that house.
You will be happy with your choice. Do not say we warned you! 😉Still buon’estate from ACORN!
Homeless citizens hoisted the national flag for the 65th anniversary of Independence Day in India.
Tegucigalpa M.D.C 29 de Julio del 2012.
Un día muy especial para ACORN INTERNACIONAL HONDURAS nuestra primera prueba del café gourmet orgánico en Honduras, “CAFÉ DIVERSO”, La despensa del café de tu región, donde hemos hecho una recolección delicada de los mejores granos de café de distintas partes del país, tal como lo indica su nombre, queremos darte lo mejor del café de altura, hoy hemos seleccionado el centro de Tegucigalpa para dar a conocer a nuestros y nuestras clientes esta idea innovadora del consumo de café orgánico en Honduras, dando a conocer la calidad y el esfuerzo de diferentes Cooperativas, así mismo dar la apertura de un nuevo mundo de sabores diversos a nuestra población. Las y los probadores dieron un visto bueno a las diferentes regiones sea por su densidad, por su color, por su olor, y claro está el sabor, tuvimos la oportunidad de adquirir distintas pruebas como el café con canela, café con pimienta, café con cacao, los cuales fueron un éxito ya que su aceptación fue muy buena, algunos y algunas de nuestros probadores nos expresaron que “no habían saboreado antes estas mezclas de café”, pero que ahora estarán pendientes en adquirirlos.
Estamos muy entusiasmados y entusiasmadas por la apertura de:
“CAFÉ DIVERSO” La despensa del café de tu región.
A very special day for ACORN INTERNATIONAL HONDURAS our first test of gourmet organic coffee in Honduras, “COFFEE MIXED“, The Pantry‘s coffee region, where we have made a fine collection of the best coffee beans from around the country, such as indicated by its name, we give you the best coffee high, today we have selected the center of Tegucigalpa to present to our and our customers this innovative idea of the consumption of organic coffee in Honduras, making known the quality and effort different cooperatives, likewise to the opening of a new world of different flavors to our population. The testers and gave a nod to the different regions is by its density, its color, smell, taste and of course we had the opportunity to acquire various tests such as coffee with cinnamon, coffee, pepper, coffee cocoa, which were a success because its acceptance was very good, some and some of our testers said that we “had not tasted before these blends of coffee,” but now will be looking to purchase them. We are thrilled and excited by the opening of: “DIFFERENT COFFEE” The coffee pantry for the region.
Conferenza di ACORN International a Città del Messico,
17 maggio 2012
prima parte
seconda parte
ACORN Mexico issues a Manifesto for Remittances in Nezahualcóyotl. This work is the result of a workshop with community residents and interviews with community residents of Neza that were conducted between May 29th and June 20th. This workshop had the participation of Professor Juarez from the Universidad Obrera, Professor Diaz Rodriguez, a former elected member for the areas of culture and education in Neza, as well as Nadia Nehls, from the Federal Senate and Angelica Gay from Human Rights.
Manifesto was a research project by Nuno Solano de Almeida (Lisbon, Portugal) from the Clinton School of Public Health. Almeida completed his graduate studies in Portugal, Italy and Belgium, including a post-graduate degree in International Relations. His previous experience in the U.S. includes fundraising with Johns Hopkins University and advocacy on racial justice in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Almeida’s passions include development and international cooperation.
Click here to read the Manifesto.
See the links below for exciting press coverage of the issue of remittances in Mexico.
La Jornada
El Universal
Cartera
At the ACORN Canada 2012 Board Meeting and Annual General Meeting for ACORN Canada held over the weekend, the entire ACORN Canada board and all cities came together to report on the past year and make new plans.
ACORN Canada Board Member Ginelise Edouard from Ottawa, ACORN International President & ACORN Canada President Kay Bisnath from Toronto, and ACORN Canada Head Organizer Judy Duncan (seated from left to right).
ACORN Canada Board Member Evan Coole from Cape Breton, ACORN Canada Board Member Dave Tate from New Westminster, and Sharon Shireve from Greater Toronto (seated from left to right).
ACORN Canada Board Member Ginelise Edouard reports on work in Ottawa.
ACORN Canada Board Member Evan Coole reports on work in Cape Breton, sitting between ACORN Board Member Marva Burnett from Toronto and ACORN Canada Board Member Dave Tate from New Westminster.
ACORN Canada Communications Coordinator James Wardlaw discusses communications strategies while sitting next to ACORN International President and ACORN Canada President Kay Bisnath.
ACORN Canada Board Members (standing from left to right) Peter Gardner from Surrey, Evan Coole Cape Breton, Dave Tate from New Westminster, Ginelise Edouard from Ottawa, Marva Burnett from Toronto, Rohan Jagroo from Toronto, and Pascal Apuwa from Calgary. ACORN Canada Board Members (sitting from left to right) Preeti Misra from Vancouver, Winifred Fleson from Toronto, Sharon Shireve Greater Toronto, Eddy Lantz from Toronto, and Kay Bisnath from Toronto.
ACORN Board Member Marva Burnett.
ACORN Canada Board Member Sharon Shireve from Greater Toronto.
ACORN Canada Board Member Winifred Fleson from Toronto.
Chinese Press on Remittance Justice Campaigns and current bill in Ontario.
MPP Jagmeet Singh Asks Question on Remittance Fees to the Minister of Consumer Services in Ontario, Canada.
