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« on: September 06, 2008, 08:36:08 PM » |
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Hi everyone! Just a note that yes, it is already time to start thinking about Riding to Break the Cycle 2009. Applications went live last night, first deadline is October 31st. We're accepting 50 youth (18-30), 25 for each tour, adding a route from Amsterdam to Istanbul (route subject to a bit of change) for 2009. After 25 youth raised over $84,000 in 2008, we are going bigger and better again in 2009 and as always, need your help to find amazing people to join the tours, and to help us contact any potential hosts along the way. Every dollar not spent on the tour goes into our Kiva lending fund, now approaching $100,000! Thanks as always, www.globalafc.org for details, and the applications are attached below! Shawn www.globalafc.orgwww.educationgeneration.org |
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Agent001
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« Reply To This #1 on: September 17, 2008, 05:49:11 PM » |
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Hi folks, As last year, we're most interested hear from anyone with community contacts that may be interested in hosting an event, providing a space to sleep in (floor + roof will do fine), or other ways to get involved with the tour. May 31 - 7 weeks Vancouver to Tijuana (so anyone, in any town, on the pacific coast highway or in the major cities) Date to be announced, 7 weeks - Amsterdam to Istanbul via Germany etc (We know no one in Europe, help us!!!) Please get in touch if you are in any of these regions, thanks for all your support as always. Shawn www.globalafc.orgwww.educationgeneration.orgPS How can 564 people read something and not one leave a comment!! haha |
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Jan & John
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« Reply To This #2 on: September 17, 2008, 06:35:52 PM » |
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all right already - good luck - best wishes - go for the gold - but sorry, I don't live on your 'bike path'  and that's probably why no one else commented because they felt they could not 'get involved'. so here's some cheerleaders to take with you...  and if you do happen down my way - why just drop in  jan |
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abc
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Eastport, Maine
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« Reply To This #3 on: September 17, 2008, 08:21:57 PM » |
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(You aren't coming through Downeast Maine, are you?)
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A time comes when silence is betrayal.
Martin Luther King, Jr.
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Agent001
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« Reply To This #4 on: September 17, 2008, 11:23:00 PM » |
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Thanks Jan  Noticed the applications have been downloaded a dozen times, and have heard from a few people privately, more of an observation than anything! Thats a lot of anonymous views, haha. abc - No downeast Maine this year...though we've had riders and volunteers from the area! Maybe another route  Shawn |
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Agent001
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« Reply To This #5 on: October 01, 2008, 02:56:43 AM » |
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Europe Route is confirmed Departing Amsterdam approx June 21, 8 weeks to Istanbul! The always amazing Vancouver-Mexico route has a great planning team on board as well. Feel free to post any questions - we've begun receiving applications so hopefully have a full team together in the coming months and fundraising can begin. Cheers! Shawn www.globalafc.orgwww.educationgeneration.org |
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Agent001
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« Reply To This #6 on: November 14, 2008, 02:40:43 AM » |
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Hi all,
Just a quick note - second round applications are up, next deadline is January 23rd though we hope to fill the teams before then.
We've filled about 20 of 50 spots so far, which is amazing given everything 6-7 months away!
We're also really eagerly seeking people that may like to host events, or riders, along either route...
Shawn
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s_shewan
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« Reply To This #7 on: November 14, 2008, 08:09:18 PM » |
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Thanks for the update, Shawn I wish I was located along one of your routes. Good luck with the applications! I noticed that there are some more students posted at your site www.educationgeneration.org. There are students from Kenya, Pakistan and Peru who need some help with school fees. Some of them need funding by the middle of December so everyone should go and check them out! Susan |
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Agent001
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« Reply To This #8 on: November 14, 2008, 08:11:28 PM » |
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Thanks Susan! New partner coming online soon in Afghanistan too...always appreciate your support, and we'll keep piling up the Kiva loans as well! Shawn www.globalafc.orgwww.educationgeneration.org |
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Agent001
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« Reply To This #9 on: May 17, 2009, 03:39:37 AM » |
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Hi all, Please let me know if there is a better spot to publicize this.... KIVA & GLOBAL AFC EVENT! Thursday, June 25, 2009 6:30pm - 9:30pm Taverna Aventine 582 Washington Street San Francisco, CA Global Agents for Change is Riding to Break the Cycle Again! Join 20 young cyclists as they reach San Francisco on their 2000 mile journey from Vancouver to the Tijuana border. The riders will be joined by Kiva, as they celebrate this third annual tour in support of microcredit initiatives globally, and the ongoing work of Kiva to connect lenders with deserving developing world entrepreneurs. What is Global AFC? Global Agents for Change is a Vancouver, Canada based organization driving sustainable solutions to global poverty and inspiring youth to create a better world. We develop creative ways for young people to explore issues and take action, while raising funds and awareness for projects addressing global inequity. www.globalafc.orgwww.educationgeneration.orgYour $5 suggested donation will be going to support loans for developing world entrepreneurs fighting to pull themselves out of poverty. It's a happy hour with a cause, what's not to love? Confirm your attendance on the facebook event! http://www.facebook.com/photo_search.php?oid=96314142603&view=all#/event.php?eid=96314142603 |
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