Sisters on the Planet

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Comment by Peter Wignall on May 11, 2010 at 9:14am

Did you see Dateline on SBS TV? Discussing Internet filtering of black-listed (sex & other sites,) "Save The Children" recommended it would be better for mothers to teach their children, "not to look for such things!" I think it's about time we started a "save the mothers campaign."

Comment by Peter Wignall on May 11, 2010 at 9:14am

Did you see Dateline on SBS TV? Discussing Internet filtering of black-listed (sex & other sites,) "Save The Children" recommended it would be better for mothers to teach their children, "not to look for such things!" I think it's about time we started a "save the mothers campaign."

Comment by faheem raza on April 15, 2010 at 5:58pm

Climate Change Prevention and Mitigation Campaign
Rising Sea Levels, High level CO2, pollution, food Security, Epidemic Diseases aren’t something which are predicted for in the future, but these are the realities that surrounds us today in the name of Climate Change. Climate change refers to the variation in the Earth's global climate or in regional climates over time. It describes changes in the variability or average state of the atmosphere over time scales ranging from decades to millions of years. These changes can be caused by processes internal to the Earth, external forces (e.g. variations in sunlight intensity) or, more recently, human activities.



Keeping in view the impact of climate change on the increasing disasters including floods, cyclones, sea intrusion, droughts and consequent natural resource degradation and poverty in Pakistan, Participatory Development Initiatives have launched the Climate Change Prevention and Mitigation Campaign.



PDI has already been working on climate change prevention, mitigation and adaptation awareness campaign under its Disaster Risk Management Program, however, given in increasing importance of the climate change and its growing role in the disasters, PDI has decided to launch a separate "Climate Change Prevention and Mitigation Campaign". The PDI Board of Directors in its recent meeting also decided to prepare Five Year Strategic Plan for the Campaign. For that purpose a committee has been formed to prepare the initial draft of the plan which would be later on discussed and adopted by PDI. We would share the five year strategy as soon as it is finalized.



PDI is working with the vulnerable communities of Balochistan and Sindh, in the areas, frequently hit by the disasters i.e. droughts, floods and cyclones. The Climate Change Campaign aims towards prevention and mitigation for these vulnerable communities. And to aware people about the importance of their participation towards mitigating Climate Change.
www.pdi.org.pk

Comment by Peter Wignall on April 13, 2010 at 1:39pm

At the age of 73 years I am fully aware that all the world's troubles except disease are caused by human beings. If we were smart and regulated our breeding, most of the world's people could be living in happiness.

Comment by Ann Matson on January 21, 2010 at 4:55pm

Hi Amber - welcome to Sisters on the Planet and here's to building more connections amongst Sisters on the Planet in 2010. Certainly an action that all Sisters on the Planet group members could be taking this week is to let our Climate Change Minister know that we want Australia to commit to binding emissions reduction targets - 40% by 2020. Australia is due to submit its targets by January 31 - so let's use this last week to make sure our leaders hear us on this. (see the Climate Trackers group on the site).

In terms of events coming up for Sisters on the Planet - keep watch on the events listing on this site. I noticed you listed the International Women's Day Fun Run - that could be a good place to enter a Sisters on the Planet team - get in contact if you want to get some Tshirts for yourself or your team to wear. cheers, Ann.

Comment by Amber Toelei'u on January 20, 2010 at 1:05pm

Happy New Year to all the sisters of the planet ;-)

Just wondering if anyone knows anything about any upcoming events/plans arising for the new year???

:-)))))))))))))))))

Comment by Laura on September 8, 2009 at 1:48pm

Hi everyone!
I just wanted to share with you that I am feeling very happy because today I finally managed to present the Sisters on the Planet at uni. The audience was a group of around 30 third years students at the University of Queensland. I conviced my tutor for an anthropology couse (the course in ANTH3019: Development practice and social impact) to use the Sisters on the Planet videos as basis for one of our tutorials. The majority of people in the audience have a social science or anthropology background, so not many of them are familiar with climate change science and environmental management issues.
It was very interesting to hear their views after projecting all six stories.
The general feeling was that women play such an important role in their communities and that cases such as climate change present a beneficial opportunity for women to change their status in society (think of Sahena for example) and to help improving their communities.

I think at universities, it is important to deliver the message accross a range of different disciplines, as each will provide with very interesting insights. due to time restraints (another class started just after in the projection room) we could not have a long lasting discussion, but i am pretty sure the videos caused a lot of impact and reflection in the mind of these students.

many felt particularly passionane about the role of children as drivers of change in their families and the effect that climate change issues have in their lives.

I 'm looking forward to continue presenting these films, as each time I watch them I get some new and positives thoughts about how to fight climate change!!!

Comment by Emeretta Cross on September 3, 2009 at 12:51pm

Hi Ladies - sharing with you that we had a 'Mother's group working lunch" at my work a while ago and was great for the corporate minded people, who are in the mindset to think outside the square. One can get carried away thinking about means to overthrow the GFC, the SOTP luncthime, was relief to think broadly about a bigger picture.

Tom was most helpful in bringing materials to share, the DVD's and postcards, that I was able to forward onto the women who accepted the invitation, but were not able to make the session. It provided an inclusive opportunity to give Oxfam's SOTP campaign a go.

Was also able to share material with the Women of PNG - when I went to check out the Cartaret islanders myself. Unfortunately, I wasn't able to get to Bougainville, but I did share with the Women's Circle in Port Morsby and Lae. You have no idea - how empowering it is for women in remote locations, who think they are forgotten - to know - People like you and I - really care and are talking, walking, campaigning in far reaching places.

KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK SISTERS - forward is the only way to go. "M"

Comment by Cara on September 2, 2009 at 4:47pm

Hey all,
For everyone out there who has been meaning to show the amazing Sisters on the Planet short films to their local group, friends, networks, uni class, work, whoever! Now is the perfect time www.oxfam.org.au/sisters
From September 15 - 30 Oxfam Australia is encouraging people all around the Australia to host an event and screen one or more of these incredible stories.
Screening these films is a great way to stimulate conversation and inspire action.
In late September world leaders will be meeting at the UN assembly in New York, and finance ministers will be meeting in Pittsburgh at the G20. By screening a Sisters film you can raise your voice loudly through the Australian community to ensure that our government knows we need strong action on climate change now.
Visit www.oxfam.org.au/sisters for more information and to register your event.

Share with us your event ideas and successes on A Climate for Change!

If you want any help or support in planning your event, please get in touch with your local Oxfam campaigner. Find their details here.

Comment by Brooke Laidlaw on June 15, 2009 at 11:39am

Hi all
Recently, I presented a screening of 3 of the Sister's Films at a Lioness Club (World wide women's community group - though some Men are in Lioness's and some Women are in Lions too). It was really a perfect opportunity, they invited me to fill their community presenter's spot for the monthly meeting; in the half hour I did a little intro about me, Oxfam, the Climate Change Campaign and the Sister's Campaign, then showed 3 of the films - Martina, Ursula and Helen's stories. This was followed by questions and sharing of impressions about the films. I also handed out the booklets and a DVD each and encouraged people to share them with their family and friends. I got the general impression that the audience found it really interesting, there were many questions during the films and I saw alot of nods of heads.

The discussion after the film was fairly short lived (due to time) and not too intense. However I was told by an insider that many were probably not aware of such issues prior and just showing the films and exposing some of the issues, particularly how Climate change is affecting Women in developing countries, was enough (well at least for now i thought!).

It was overall a good experience and I am glad to get the practice. I felt presenting to different types of audiences is probably the biggest challenge because you need to format the presentation differently and expect different responses, impressions and questions about the films.

Thanks for letting me share - so important to debrief !
Brooke :)

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