[Aidwatch] AGM & Our Futures, Our Land Exhibition

Tue May 19 22:27:28 PDT 2009

Hello Aidwatchers,

All AID/WATCH members and supporters are warmly invited to our Annual
General Meeting and "Our Futures, Our Land: Melanesian Land Photographic
Exhibition", both coming up on Thursday the 18th of June.

Also, if you are in Sydney, make sure you don't miss out on the opportunity
to hear what Pacific voices are saying about Pacific trade. The "Pacific
Trade Sell Off" public meeting, presented by the Pacific Trade Network is on
the 28th of May at the Sydney Mechanics School of Arts.   

Lara Daley

Director

AID/WATCH E-Bulletin Wednesday May 20th 2009 

1.    EVENT: Our Futures, Our Land: Melanesian Land Photographic Exhibition

2.    EVENT: AID/WATCH AGM

3.    EVENT: Pacific Trade Sell Off Public Meeting

4.    AID/WATCH IN THE NEWS: Defence and AusAID sign Agreement

5.    POSITION VACANT: SEARCH Foundation

6.    Donate to AID/WATCH

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1.    EVENT: Our Futures, Our Land: Melanesian Land Photographic Exhibition

"Our Futures, Our Land" is a photographic exhibition highlighting the
importance of land to the Melanesian peoples of Papua New Guinea and
Vanuatu.

The event will feature a photographic auction in support of AID/WATCH's
collaborations with groups in Melanesia fighting for control over the future
of their lands. We will also be joined for a short talk by award winning
video journalist, Mark Davis (TBC) on his experiences covering issues such
as land in the Pacific.

When: Thursday 18th June 6.30pm 

Where: Chrissie Cotter Gallery, Pidcock Street, Camperdown (Sydney)

Entry by donation.

This event has been organised by the AID/WATCH collective. To get involved
email lara (at) aidwatch.org.au

To view more event info click here:
http://www.aidwatch.org.au/events/our-futures-our-land-melanesian-land-photo
graphic-exhibition

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2.    EVENT: AID/WATCH Annual General Meeting

AID/WATCH members and supporters are warmly invited to our Annual General
Meeting. Come catch up on the last year's undertakings and join us
afterwards for "Our Futures, Our Land: Melanesian Land Photographic
Exhibition". 

Where: Camperdown Bowls Club, Mallet St., Camperdown (2mins from the
Chrissie Cotter Gallery)

When: Thursday 18th June 5.45 - 6.15pm 

Contact: Lara 02 9557 8944 or lara at aidwatch.org.au 

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3.    EVENT: Pacific Trade Sell Off Public Meeting

What a Pacific Trade Agreement with Australia and New Zealand would mean to
the Pacific

At the Pacific Island Forum this August, Australia and New Zealand are
hoping to announce the commencement of negotiations for a Pacific trade
agreement. This agreement, known as PACER, will have a devastating impact on
Pacific Island Countries. PACER is forecast to threaten manufacturing jobs,
slash government revenue, and undermine the provision of essential services.
Pacific Communities are refusing to accept a model of development that is
dictated by Australia and New Zealand. Come and hear what Pacific voices are
saying about PACER and their future.

Thursday May 28, 6:30 - 8:00pm
Sydney Mechanics School of the Arts, 280 Pitt St, Sydney

Speakers include:
Maureen Penjueli - Coordinator Pacific Network on Globalisation (PANG)
Mele Amanaki - South Pacific and Oceania Council of Trade Unions (SPOCTU)
Makoni Pulu - Pacific Council of Churches

This is an event presented by the Pacific Trade Network 

For more info contact: Adam Wolfenden - campaign at aftinet.org.au / 02 9212
7242 

For more event info:
http://www.aidwatch.org.au/events/pacifc-trade-sell-off-public-meeting

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4.     AID/WATCH IN THE NEWS: Defence and AusAID Strategic Partnership

The Australian Defence Department announced this month that it has signed a
Strategic Partnership Agreement with the Australian international aid agency
AusAID. It says the agreement is aimed at getting closer cooperation between
the department and agency and to recognise their shared strategic interests.
But AID/WATCH has concerns that the partnership could affect AusAID's
independence.

Follow the links to read the full news items:

http://www.aidwatch.org.au/news/aidwatch-in-the-news-australias-defence-dept
-and-aid-agency-ausaid-sign-agreement

http://www.aidwatch.org.au/news/aidwatch-in-the-news-defence-deal-alarms-aid
-workers

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5.    POSITION VACANT: SEARCH Foundation

The SEARCH Foundation is seeking a part-time 2-day per week worker for a
12-month period.

The specific focus of this position will be coordinating the Foundation's
InspirActivism project, an exciting new training program for young activists
interested and engaged in progressive social change. The project aims to
create a dialogue between younger activists and veteran activists about the
challenges of achieving progressive change in Australian society.

Send applications to: The Coordinator, SEARCH Foundation at the address
below, by close of business on Friday, May 22, 2009.

For more info: www.search.org.au

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6.    Donate to AID/WATCH

AID/WATCH is a community-based organisation and does not accept government
or corporate funding. We need your help to continue our work as the
independent monitor of Australia's aid and trade and to improve the effects
of development on the planet and its people. Only through being financially
self-sufficient can we have the freedom to criticise or applaud with
objectivity. Together with you we can achieve change without compromise.

Click this link to give to AID/WATCH today:

http://www.aidwatch.org.au/donate

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