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The Dalai Lama in Dublin with SpunOut
BLOG: Come along & watch the live stream!
Once upon a time... (Wednesday, April 13th), 2,000 people will gather in Dublin’s Citywest Hotel for the sold-out POSSIBILITIES 2011 civic summit. Woop woop! POSSIBILITIES is organised by three Irish non-profit organisations: Afri, Children in Crossfire and our fine selves. It aims to inspire people, young and old, to become vocal and active in transforming our country and our planet for the better. Oooh yeah!
The Dalai Lama will speak on the subject of ‘Universal Responsibility’ and how taking action for change is something we all have a duty to do. Or else.
Inspirational speakers, musicians, poets and performers du jour include...
Former President and ex UN Commissioner for Human Rights Mary Robinson; Kila; Glenstal Abbey based singer Noirín Ní Riain; poet Colm Keegan; theatre from the school children of Scoil Eoghan in Moville, Co. Donegal; Derry based Bag-a-trix group; more music and song from the Naked Voice Choir; Majella Murphy and the Discovery Gospel Choir; talks by broadcaster Shalini Sinha and a range of youth and community activists including John Monaghan from the Pobal Chill Chomáin community group in Rossport, Co. Mayo.
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A few words from the SpunOut Captain who makes it happen, Ruairí McKiernan:
“Ireland is in crisis. Whether it be in economics, environment, church, politics, health or education, this country is in fire fighting mode with no meaningful solutions in sight. We can no longer wait for the political system to fix our problems. Politicians have a role to play and need to work with the community but it is really up to the people of Ireland to stand up and be counted, to start walking the talk when it comes to creating the social changes that are so badly needed. If we want to fix the economy, stop youth emigration and suicide, have decent health and education services, deal with climate change and global inequality then it’s up to all of us to become more vocal and active in making that change come about. We need to seize this opportunity and claim our power as citizens”.
“All significant social changes in history have come about because of the mobilisations, demands and participation of ordinary people achieving extraordinary things. We are at a huge turning point in our history and there are enormous possibilities to dream a new vision for Ireland, to create more just and equal foundations, and to transform our personal and collective situations. Our event aims to catalyse individual and collective action for change and to help create a wider civic movement for people power.”
The event is open only to ticket holders (ya lucky duckies!) and our bouncers will be big BUT it will be streamed live online via a free live webcast on www.possibilities.ie from 9.45am on April 13th.
More info www.possibilities.ie