Pachamama Alliance Names New CEO and New Board Chairman
We are thrilled to announce that Bill Twist has shifted his role with TPA to serve as full-time Chief Executive Officer. By doing so, Bill is bringing his visionary leadership as a co-founder, key advisor and creator of all the major programs of the organization, to the role of being engaged on a daily basis and accountable for seeing those plans through into action. Tammy White, who brilliantly served as Interim Executive Director for the past 7 months to help clarify the way forward, will resume her role on the TPA Board of Directors. Long-time Board member Gordon Starr will fil the role of Board Chairman. He has been involved with TPA since the very beginning and has been instrumental in coaching and guiding the organization with his deep expertise in organizational transformation. Learn more...
A Major Victory in Ecuador’s Yasuni National Park
After
three years of work by many organizations, including The Pachamama
Alliance and Fundacion Pachamama, news came out last week that Ecuador
will be compensated for leaving oil reserves in the ground that are
under the Yasuni National Park. The United Nations Development Program
(UNDP) will monitor an international trust fund for donations in support
of the Ecuadorian proposal of keeping the oil of Yasuní untouched and
underground. This is a major win for Ecuador, for The Pachamama
Alliance, for the environment and for the world. Learn more...
Volunteers Gather from Around the Globe for FOUR YEARS. GO.
By Gary Horvitz, FOUR YEARS.GO. Volunteer
An
enthusiastic group of more than 40 volunteers from around the US,
Canada and the UK, along with Pachamama staff, attended the First
Gathering of FOUR YEARS.GO for three days of meetings in California, on
July 25-27. The objectives of this gathering included clarifying the
vision and values of FOUR YEARS.GO., deepening relationships between
participants, exploring visions, establishing strategies and creating
action plans for the future. Read more...
ATD Leadership Summit Transforming from the Inside Out
Members
of the worldwide Awakening the Dreamer (ATD) Community gathered in
California with the express purpose of taking the ATD Program into the
most powerful expression possible. Leaders from 6 continents brought
their experience, heart and vision together to serve the transformation
of the program, the community and themselves.Read more...
UPCOMING EVENTS
Jungle Mamas and The Pachamama Alliance Present
"Celebrating Women as Keepers of the Forest"
(Ikiama Nukuri, in Achuar)
Please join us for a very special fundraising event—an evening of inspiration, fun, conversation, and exciting updates about our work with the Achuar people of the Ecuadorian Amazon.
Hear about how Jungle Mamas is partnering with Achuar women and men in saving lives one birth at a time. Learn how Achuar women are finding new voice and choice
as they address gender equity, family planning and their vision of
community health for all. Hear how the men and women are nobly embracing the challenges they face as a culture in transition. There has never been a time when our partnership and collaboration have been more essential.
Join us for the Pachamama Alliance’s Annual Fundraising Luncheon!
Wednesday, November 17th: 12 noon to 1:30 pm Festival Pavilion - Fort Mason, San Francisco
The
urgency of our time has called upon The Pachamama Alliance to
accelerate our work in helping shift our collective trajectory towards
an environmentally sustainable, spiritually fulfilling and socially just
human presence on this planet in the next four years. Come celebrate
the 15th anniversary of our first connection with the Achuar and join in
the emerging global vision as we expand partnerships throughout the
world.
Space is limited; reserve your place early by calling (415) 561-4522 or email luncheon@pachamama.org.
Become a Table Captain by contacting Dan Carney at (415) 561-4522, ext. 115 or email dan@pachamama.org.
Sign up as a volunteer by contacting Lindsay Dyson at (415) 561-4522, ext. 101 or email lindsay@pachamama.org.
The Pachamama
Alliance is having a Drawing for some really fun prizes this year,
including the Grand Prize of a trip to the Amazon Rainforest in Ecuador.
The drawing will be held at our Annual Luncheon on November 17th at
2:00 PM, and while it is not necessary to be present to win, attending
the Luncheon is another great way to be part of the Pachamama community.Learn more...
FOUR YEARS. GO.
Watch the video here:
Pachamama Rainforest Journeys
Journey with us to the heart of the natural world - the Amazon Rainforest in Ecuador - and become one of a handful of people to experience a direct, intimate encounter with the Achuar, an ancient and intact dream culture.
Experience the soul stirring awe of being in one of the largest untouched stands of primary forests in the world. More information and trip dates.
Awakening the Dreamer,
Changing the Dream Symposium
The Symposium explores the link between three of humanity's most critical concerns: environmental sustainability, social justice and spiritual fulfillment. Using video clips from some of the world's most respected thinkers, along with inspiring short films, leading edge information and dynamic group interactions, the Symposium allows participants to gain a new insight into the very nature of our time and the opportunity we have to shape and impact the direction of our world with our everyday choices and actions. To learn more about the symposium click here...
Volunteer Opportunities
There are many opportunities to volunteer your skills, have fun and make a difference. We welcome your participation. Please visit our website to find out more or contact Lindsay Dyson, Volunteer Program Manager, at 415-561-4522 ext. 101 or email.
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Hear about how Jungle Mamas is partnering with Achuar women and men in saving lives one birth at a time. Learn how Achuar women are finding new voice and choice
as they address gender equity, family planning and their vision of
community health for all. Hear how the men and women are nobly embracing the challenges they face as a culture in transition. There has never been a time when our partnership and collaboration have been more essential.
