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The hour-and-a-half program included Pachamama co-founders Lynne and Bill Twist, Pachamama program staff from both the Ecuador and San Francisco offices, indigenous partners, and other special guests, including author and luminary Joanna Macy, and Dan Wieden, founder and president of Wieden+Kennedy, the largest independent advertising agency in the world.  Learn more about the Luncheon.. .

Click “View larger video" just beneath the video to watch these announcements, Pachamama Alliance program updates, and other aspects of the event. On that page, scroll down for links to the luncheon video Table of Contents, which includes instructions for watching specific segments of the 1.5 hour event, links for the Luncheon Program, Highlights of Pachamama’s Work in 2009, and a Pledge Card (which you may complete and send to us).

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Pachamama Organizes "Avatar"
Viewing for Amazonian
Indigenous Leaders

Last month, about fifty indigenous leaders met in Quito to watch the film "Avatar" in 3D. The parallel of this film to the real life experiences of the indigenous in the Amazon is clear. Conflict in the Amazon over resource exploitation and territorial rights shed a very similar story to that of the indigenous Na’vi of Pandora; one filled frequently by frustration and power struggles. Mayra Vega, head of the Shuar Nation’s Women’s Association, commented after watching the film that it hit home for her and her people. Like in "Avatar", the Shuar are fighting to protect their land from mining companies. “It left a huge impression on us. We have to defend just as the indigenous so clearly defended in the movie. The film was criticized by some indigenous viewers in that it promoted violence as the only form of winning the struggle against exploitation. Achuar leader Ernesto Vargas suggested that another group of people get to see the film: “Think of how much better it would be if we showed this film to people who actually want to exploit petroleum. I think it would serve them very well, even more than us.”     Learn more:

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Coming soon… a global campaign to energize a worldwide movement of imagination, enthusiasm and action to shift humanity onto a sustainable, just and fulfilling path by February 14, 2014. Four Years. Go.  Click to read the full story.

Pachamama Journeys Program Expands
Global Reach

For the past 14 years, the Pachamama Alliance has taken more than 1000 committed people on the transformational journey of a lifetime to the heart of the Achuar territory in the Amazon Rainforest of Ecuador.  While for many years participants were mainly from the U.S., they are now coming from around the world, with groups forming from French-speaking Europe and Japan, and a growing number of partnerships being established with diverse companies and organizations. There is an increasing awareness and recognition that pristine nature and indigenous wisdom has something profound to offer our western worldview that may unlock the door to a sustainable and fulfilling future. Learn more:

New International Version
of Symposium Launched

After approximately 1 year in the making, the dedicated efforts of the Symposium development team have culminated in the completion of the most powerful and impactful version of the Awakening the Dreamer Symposium to date, known as V-2. The production is of the highest quality and both the message and perspective are international, serving the growing global movement and the 2000+ worldwide Symposium Facilitator body. V-2 was premiered in Northern California on January 3rd  to over 200 enthusiastic participants where it was tremendously received. Learn more:

An Invitation to Expand
Pachamama’s Vision
in the World

Did you know that over 90 percent of The Pachamama Alliance’s funding comes from awakened individuals like yourself? If you are already investing in The Pachamama Alliance, we whole-heartedly acknowledge your generous ongoing commitment that makes this vital work possible!  

If you are not yet a Pachamama Global Citizen monthly donor, please join with us today by reallocating a portion of your financial resources each month - $25, $50, $250 or whatever is right for you - away from the unintended destruction of the earth’s resources, and toward an environmentally sustainable, spiritually fulfilling and socially just world. Experience how good it feels to have your money working for you, and all of life, in this way!

For information on other ways to put your resources to work through the Pachamama Alliance, please contact DevelopmentDirector, Sara Johnson, at 415-561-4522
or email sara@pachamama.org.

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...

The Opportunity Within the Economic Crisis
 by Lynne Twist