| 12 January 2011

 

 

Eco Film Club

in Sadhana

(Auroville)

"Taking Root : The Vision of Wangari Maathai"

Friday 21st at 7pm

Taking Root: The Vision of Wangari Maathai

Genre: Documentary
Director: Alan Dater & Lisa Merton, 2008,
81 Minutes,
English
Winner of 15 international awards

Taking Root tells the story of Wangari Maathi, the first African woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize. An inspiring woman with several achievements to her name; Wangari began The Green Belt Movement to encourage women and families to plant trees in their communities. To date, they have planted over 35 million trees. With proper management these trees are used for food, fuel and timber and have improved the lives of countless people. Come and enjoy this film with us and be reminded that one person really can make a difference.


Before the movie at exactly 16:30 you are welcome to join us for a full tour of Sadhana Forest and an update of our most recent work!

After the movie you are welcome to join us for a free vegan dinner and
Jam Session - Drum Circle; bring your instrument and play for the moon!

Bus service for the Sadhana Forest Tour- DEPARTURE SOLAR KITCHEN: 16:00

Bus service to the Eco film Club - DEPARTURE SOLAR KITCHEN: 18:00 and RETURN FROM SADHANA FOREST: 21:30
The bus service is operated by ACT. For more information about the bus service please contact ACT, SaraCon 2622962 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it