Welcome to GoGlobal       October 2008

This website is a unique 'clearing house' for resources on global and development issues produced by New Zealand non-governmental organisations (see the suppliers list here). To date there are now over 580 resources listed here. Search for a DVD or a theme or any resource for your classroom or youth group using this website and you'll come up with a list of resource providers. Contact the website editor Rachel Tallon here to enquire about listing your resource or event. Significant days in October: World Food Day is on 16th October. United Nations Day is October 24th. International Day for the Eradication of Poverty is October 17th. Check out this website to find out more info and how you can take action. www.oct17.org/en

In the news... The US Elections This great teaching website has hundreds of lesson plans and activities around the US elections and issues. www.pbs.org

Malaria Sucks! Billabong and SurfAid International have produced a new teaching resource called 'Malaria Sucks!', Aimed at Level 5 Social Studies, it is also suitable for studying as a Global Topic in Geography. The resource is free to schools who register and can be downloaded from the website. There is also a DVD available. Learn more about this important issue. Visit their website here to find out more information. Favela Rising is a new documentary about the life of Anderson Sa. Set in the favelas (shantytowns) of Rio de Janeiro, this gritty film shows how Anderson Sa decided to stop the cycle of violence that characterised his community. He set up AfroReggae a new form of music and together with friends they formed a cultural group that offered music and acting classes for the youth of the favelas. This movie is a excellent movie that shows what the courage of one person can do for his community. You can hire the film from the Global Education Centre library, or buy the movie from Amazon.com Oxfam UK's Cool Planet for kids is a great site that has lots of information on global issues like poverty, trade, sustainability and food. Visit their website here for resources and ideas.