February/March 2006
Politics
and the Web of Life
Lesley Adams
Another
World Is Possible
Gar Alperovitz
The
Cochabamba Water Revolt
Jim Schultz
In
the Kingdom of the Half-Blind
Bill Moyers
The
Man Who Sold the Iraq War
Amy Goodman interviews James Bamford
The
Translucent Revolution
Arjuna Ardagh
Rescuing
a Planet Under Stress and a Civilization in Trouble
Lester Brown
Is
There a Friendlier Option for a Post-peak Future?
Bill McKibben
Awakening
The Unique Potential in Each Child
Danella M. Shea
The
Education of Jarvis Masters
Anna Smith
The Ashland Independent Film Festival
5th Annual Siskiyou Environmental Film Festival
Daily
Life and Stillness
Christine Breese, DD, Ph.D
The
Science of Spiritual Marketing
Andrea Adler
Books in Brief
Moksha Mokma
Necessity
is the Mother of Invention
Asha Deliverance
Cosmic
Calendar
Salina Rain
Necessity
is the Mother of Invention
By Asha Deliverance
Shelters for Freedom Worldwide is a non-profit organization which provides temporary shelter to those in need—a need that is great for even more people now as natural disasters have left many homeless.
Many years ago Shelters for Freedom sent three domes to a group of people in Northern India who, because they belong to a tribe not classified in the Indian caste system, had very little. In the domes, babies have been born, many storms weathered, and many beautiful prayers, music and meditations have taken place. The largest dome is currently being used for a school, but in the beginning it was everything—sleeping quarters, clinic and school. Because they are a nomadic tribe, the domes, being portable, travel with them all over the Uttarpradesh region. Before Dwabha, an American volunteer, happened upon their plight these people were literally living in twig shelters with no medical treatment and no schooling. Their school has now graduated a number of tribal kids who have become doctors, teachers and electricians.
After hurricane Katrina caused so much destruction on the Gulf Coast last summer Shelters for Freedom sent domes to Louisiana and Mississippi. At the Buddhist temple in Biloxi a large dome was erected, becoming the only waterproof shelter available for distribution of supplies and for the Red Cross. In Waveland, two large domes were erected which became the community kitchen and distribution and meeting center. Ten domes were sent for housing to the Houma Indians outside of New Orleans who were in need because they did not receive any relief shelters from state or federal agencies.
In Pakistan relief is still urgently needed for thousands of children orphaned or separated from their families due to the earthquake which occurred there last year. The tents they are currently using are unable to stop the cold winds and the heavy snow. Many tents are collapsing causing tent fires as open fires are used for heating and cooking. Domes would be an excellent solution as they can handle the extreme wind and snow loads. A fundraising project is currently underway to raise funds for a village of 1,000 orphaned children.
Shelters for Freedom has joined forces with other nonprofit organizations working in the field who have identified a need for immediate shelter. It relies on these organizations to determine when and how to deploy shelters in order to meet the needs of people affected by natural and political disasters. The shelters provided can be transported easily and setup quickly to provide maximum benefit when the need is greatest. Shelters for Freedom is actively seeking beneficiaries who meet the following criteria set forth in the by-laws of Shelters for Freedom Worldwide: Are a federally recognized non-profit with 501(c)(3) status; can demonstrate an effective administrative process for screening applications for assistance; have the resources necessary to deploy shelters in the field in a timely and efficient manner.
The founding members and directors of Shelters For Freedom are volunteers and 100% of donations received are channeled directly into the cost of obtaining shelters for those in need and promoting the organization’s purpose. By working exclusively with other federally recognized non-profit organizations, shelters are provided expeditiously to those in need.
Shelters For Freedom Worldwide operates from the premise that we are one global family, all colors, all races, one world united. We stand for peace and the healing of our planet, peace for all nations, peace for our communities, and peace within ourselves. As we care for all people across the world, let us connect heart to heart.
Shelters for Freedom is actively seeking funding from private and public foundations, government grants, and corporate sponsors. If you are interested in learning more about our organization or becoming a volunteer please contact us at (866) 844-1172, contact@sheltersforfreedom.org, or visit www.sheltersforfreedom.org.
Tribal Orphanage in Northern India
Feeding hurricane victims in Mississippi
