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What do you envision when you think of the countries that border the Andes? Breathtaking mountains? Luscious rainforests? Locally grown coffee?
Good Evidence wants to help expand this understanding. We want to tell you about the amazing grassroots community work that is happening in Ecuador, Peru and Bolivia. Issues of domestic violence, indigenous inequality, access to media and higher forms of education are some of the issues these innovative organizations are involved with.
So join us on March 24th, to learn more about these fascinating organizations at Good Evidence’s Andes Fundraiser! We are heading to Ecuador, Peru and Bolivia to make four short videos and need your help to get there. The evening will include delicious food, entertainment and activities, with all the proceeds going towards funding this production trip.
Entertainment will be provided by Ruben Esguerra a local artist whose music is described as a mix of Latin and Caribbean musical genres with poetry and hip hop.
Check out Ruben’s amazing music at 1.32 mins: http://www.newtraditionmusic.com/SOLO_WORKZ.html
When: March 24th, 7:00-9:30pm
Where: Beit Zatoun, 612 Markham Street
Why: To get our production team to the Andes, to film four amazing organizations!
How: Purchase your tickets for only $10 on our website http://www.goodevidence.com/events/good-evidence-andes-fundraiser/
* If you cannot make the event but still want to support us, donate on our site here!
We could not have made our Toronto videos without all of your help. Please join us again to make our Ecuador, Peru and Bolivia videos a reality and to continue supporting us as we challenge harmful representations. We look forward to seeing you all there!
*Any questions can be directed to our Director of Communication and Outreach, Lisa Rideout : lrideout@goodevidence.com
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We will be filming with these FOUR following community initiatives:
1) Defensoría Comunitarias in Cusco, Peru:
The Community Defenders is principally focused on providing safe and accessible spaces for children, women, and adolescents so that they can receive swift and definitive consultation on matters related to domestic violence and other domestic problems.
2) A.C Yawar in Lima, Peru:
A locally-founded and locally-run community theatre arts initiative that is committed to raising Peruvians’ awareness, knowledge, and respect for the historical and cultural intricacies of Andean national identity.
3) Intercultural University of Indigenous Nations and Peoples, in Quito, Ecuador:
UINPI is an institute of higher education that attempts to merge tradition and modern ways of knowing to challenge privileged ways of learning…
4) Cinematography Education and Production Center in La Paz, Bolivia:
CEFREC works in the realm of audiovisual production to educate indigenous communities on the techniques of film production so that they are able to produce their own videos to highlight the themes they want to see, in a variety of formats…
Tags: Andes, Bolivia, Ecuador, Entertainment/Culture, Peru