Archived articles from 2005
Play Makes Good Medicine
28 Feb 2005
Playright, a Hospital Play Service, has been using fun and play to help young patients and their families in 10 Hong Kong hospitals. Since 1994, they have been building playgrounds, organising community fun days, setting up centres with toys for loan and equipping play buses which visit local housing estates.
Unity Gardens
28 Feb 2005
Unity Gardens in Hereford began as a project of the National Permaculture Association and is a member of the Federation of City Farms and Community gardens.
Dial R’ for Recycle
28 Feb 2005
Norwood, the children and family services charity, have teamed up with The Recycling Appeal to raise funds. Supporters are asked to send in their old mobile phones and empty printer cartridges and The Recycling Appeal will give money to the charity in ex-change for every item recycled.
Organic Cotton is Making its Mark
28 Feb 2005
Organic Cotton is making its mark with more companies selling clothes and household products than ever before. Even some high street stores are now stocking organic cotton.
A Tsunami of Kindness: Adopt a Village
28 Feb 2005
As the world organizes a massive relief mission in the wake of the worst natural diaster in modern times a whole new movement which could radically affect the way we respond to disasters is proposed by author Guy Dauncey. It's called 'Adopt a Village'
Essay Competition Caring for Our Planet
28 Feb 2005
This year marks the mid-term of the International Decade for a Culture of Peace and Non-Violence for the Children of the World (2001-2010) as well as the launch of the United Nations Decade of Education for Sustainable Development (2005-2014). The Goi Peace Foundation and the World Peace Prayer Society are contributing to these global initiatives by inviting young people...
CafÈdirect Goes Public
28 Feb 2005
CafÈdirect, the UK's largest Fairtrade hot drinks company, and Europe's leading social bank, Triodos, have launched a public share issue that they hope will raise £5 million. The money will support significant business growth and will offer producers, organizations and customers a real stake in a company that has broken new ground in ethical trading.
First Institute for Community Currencies
28 Feb 2005
Wales has achieved another first. Alongside its world leading policy on sustainable development, written into the founding constitution of its National Assembly, it now hosts the Wales Institute for Community Currencies.
Celebrating Lives — Dr Colin Hudson
28 Feb 2005
Dr Colin Hudson was a British agriculturalist who lived in the Caribbean for thirty years. He died unexpectedly of a heart attack at his home in Barbados this February. Colin was recognised for his innovative designs of agricultural machinery but in recent years his career shifted from engineer to environmental campaigner. He will also be remembered for the Web...
Celebrating Lives — Bina Gibson
28 Feb 2005
If loving, caring, empathy and wisdom were qualities which made people famous, Bina Gibson would be known worldwide.
Creating Health
28 Feb 2005
Rosy Daniel has launched a seven-step, revolutionary Health Creation Programme for health, happiness and peace of mind, which can be carried out with a Health Creation Mentor.
Happy Holiday Courses for Kids
28 Feb 2005
For the past three years, hundreds of children have been attending a growing number of holiday courses run by the Sathya Sai Education in Human Values (SSEHV) programme all around the UK. They join in sports, drama, art, singing, group discussions, story telling and lots more, all the while making new friends and gaining in confidence and inner calm.
Take a Vacation from Your Car!
28 Feb 2005
Slowing down in Werfenweng, a model community for car-free tourism in the Austrian Alps.
Aluna: A Tidal Powered Moon Clock
28 Feb 2005
An unique proposal for a huge tidal-powered Moon Clock is being hailed by scientists and anthropologists. The Aluna Project, designed by artist, Laura Williams, will be a magnificent glass and steel structure illuminated by tidal energy.
A Sustainable Welsh Future?
28 Feb 2005
The Welsh Youth Forum on Sustainable Development (WYFSD) has recently come into existence with the aim of providing a voice for young people in Wales on issues of sustainable development they feel strongly about.
As if People Mattered
28 Feb 2005
All over the world groups of people are beginning to reclaim power over their own destiny, inspired by great leaders such as Mahatma Gandhi, who said that: 'My work will be finished if I succeed in carrying the conviction that every person. is the guardian of his or her self-respect and liberty.'
Yusuf Islam ‘Man of Peace’
28 Feb 2005
Yusuf Islam, the singer formerly known as Cat Stevens, has received a "Man of Peace" award at a ceremony in Rome.
After the Tsunami
28 Feb 2005
Last year, Rory Spowers, author of Rising Tides' and founder and editor of The Web of Hope, moved to Galle, in South Western Sri Lanka, to set up home with his wife and two young sons. He describes their immediate experiences after December's Tsunami struck the very region that they had chosen to make their home for the future.
Global Launch of the Women’s Global Charter for Humanity
28 Feb 2005
The global launch is taking place in Sao Paul,Brazil on February 25, 2005 and on March 8, International Women's Day, the World March of Women is launching the Women's Global Charter for Humanity.
The Goods Shed
28 Feb 2005
The Goods Shed is a permanent farmers' market converted from an industrial coal store in Canterbury. Open six days a week, this impressive operation includes a restaurant using seasonal ingredients from local and regional producers who run the stalls. There is also an on-site bakery and retail butchery selling produce from five local and organic producers.