Earthdance Global Festival for Peace :: September 22, 2012
Year of the Woman
Addressing this year's theme, all Earthdance events will focus on causes that work to promote gender equality and empower women, while fostering peace and harmony with each other and our Mother Gaia.
Earthdance believes that increasing women's access to quality education, meaningful employment, land and other resources is vital to the sustainable development and evolution of humanity in the 21st century and beyond.
* Women account for two thirds of the 1.4 billion people currently living in extreme poverty.
* Women make up 64 percent of the 774 million illiterate adults in the world. Globally, 77 percent of women are literate, compared to 87 percent of men.
* Across the globe, 70 per cent of the world's poor are women, women earn less than 10 per cent of the world’s wages – but, women do more than two thirds of the world’s work.
* On average women reinvest 90 per cent of their income into their families while men invest only 30-40 per cent.
Click HERE for more information about womens empowerment.
Impacting local change on a global scale, each official Earthdance event donates at least 50% of its profit to a local charity. Last year, the Earthdance Global Festival for Peace benefited over 75 international charities for peace, sustainability, and/or social justice. As Earthdance events continue to grow each year, more and more local organizations are gaining traction and exposure in their communities.
EARTHDANCE 2010 VIGNETTES
Earthdance Laytonville |
Earthdance Nairobi |
Earthdance Nicosia |
Earthdance Cape Town |
Earthdance Cebu |
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EARTHDANCER TESTIMONIALS
"It was the most exciting experience of my life! It changed my perspectives on sooo many things and I cant wait for the next Earthdance, I'll def be there!" – Anonymous
"It never ceases to amaze me how my spirit guide(s) and angels lead me to websites to connect with others who are like-minded. Shalom & Blessings to All!!!" – Linda on EDNet
"You do a great job, which is necessary in order to wake up humanity to interaction and full cooperation." - Julia on EDNet
"LOVE Earthdance! I constantly talk about how this was one of the best moments of my life, LOVE it and WILL NEVER FORGET IT!" – Fabuloso on EDNet
"I really loved the mass meditation that took place all around the world. It was so powerful to know that I am part of such a huge powerful focus/meditation/vibration of mass consciousness...It was the most beautiful feeling."– Marcelle on EDCT
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PREVIOUS EARTHDANCE EVENT THEMES
2011: Celebrating the Forest
Addressing the 2011 theme in alignment with the United Nations theme for 2011 - International Year of Forests "Celebrating the Forests" - all Earthdance events focused on causes that work to Honor our Mother Gaia, the Plant Kingdom and our lifegiving Forests, while finding new ways to live sustainably on our planet.
2010: Embracing All Traditions
Addressing the 2010 theme, "Embracing All Traditions", all Earthdance events focused on causes that honor the patchwork of faiths and cultures that make up our human family.
2009: Blessing the Children
2009's theme was "Blessing the Children" as events around the world focus on causes that support children both locally and internationally. "Good parents give their children Roots and Wings." --Jonas Salk Give them roots to keep them grounded through tough times. Give them wings to soar above everything, explore new worlds and fly farther than we ever did .
2008: Honoring the Earth (and the Global MA)
The Earth is our Home, our Mother. We are born from her soil and return to her when we die. During this time of accelerated global change and environmental devastation, we are being called to honor our Earth and find new ways to live sustainably on our planet.
2007: Honoring the Water (and the Global H2Om)
The Prayer for Peace MP3 was augmented to include a 7-minute Global Om set at a healing frequency. All events were encouraged to put special emphasis and attention on the sacredness of water. Also, public events that made a profit were encouraged to select charities that supported the health of our planet's waterways.
2006: Honoring the Wisdom of the Elders
All events were encouraged to invite local elders to their events to share their wisdom. Also, public events that made a profit were encouraged to select charities that supported and honored the wisdom of local and/or indigenous elders. The hub Even in Northern California was honored to have the grandson of Mahatma Gandhi, Arun Ghandi, in attendance.
2004: Drums of Peace
All events were encouraged to follow the Prayer for Peace with a drumming Circle. The Hub Event in Northern California broke the Guinness Book of World Records for the Largest Synchronized Drum Circle in the world. We know that this circle was far larger than recorded as Earthdance drummers all around the world were participating in this momentous event!
