Parabéns Moçambique: outro passo pela paz

Ótima notícia! / Great news! (in English below):

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“O Governo e a Renamo assinaram ontem a declaração de cessação total e definitiva das hostilidades militares” “Aquele acto pôe fim às hostilidades militares em todo o território nacional; a paz regressou ao país.”

As autoridades disseram: “A declaração de cessação das hostilidades militares ... representa a vontade de todo o povo moçambicano de estabelecer a paz, harmonia e a concórdia no nosso país”.

Pode ler mais detalhes do acordo aqui.


Em outubro 2013 o povo moçambicano tinha saído as ruas em uma marcha pela paz e contra os raptos.


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The British media also reported on the peace signature between the government of Mozambique and the Renamo opposition party to end hostilities ahead of elections in October. 

A year ago, Mozambicans marched for peace, fed up with the increase in kidnappings and the clashes between armed members of Renamo and government forces.

Nature deficit disorder anyone?

Went to see a community screening of the documentary “Play again.”  First time I heard the concept of “nature deficit disorder,” that is, that “human beings, especially children, are spending less time outdoors resulting in a wide range of behavioral problems.” If you don’t believe it, just watch the documentary.

Here’s the official trailer. If you’re a parent or have children in your life, you should watch it! (and do something about it)

Finally! Vancouver will ban all food from trash

Small composters for apartments fit in a balcony

This is a policy that should be implemented everywhere. Organic products don’t belong in the  trash and should be composted.

The city of Vancouver has been moving in that direction for a few years now, promoting the use of composting bins in houses and subsidizing small composters to be used in apartments. The objective was to get people used to separating organic matter from.

Subsidized by the City of Vancouver

Once you get used to composting, it just feels wrong to throw fruit and vegetables in the garbage bin.

The neighbouring city of New Westminster had already implemented a similar series of initiatives successfully.

Here you can read more about the plan for Vancouver

Uma das coisas mas maravilhosas em Moçambique são as danças

 

E agora tem onde aprender.

Very smart Thai guy

In very simple words, a farmer from northern Thailand shows how senseless the rat race and over consumption are. After giving a try to life in the city, advanced studies and purchased clothes, he listened to his inner voice telling him: “That’s stupid!” He went back to work the land and provide for himself and others. Just brilliant!