Talk To The Future is a new global multimedia magazine featuring in-depth, video 'public conversations' spotlighting pioneering individuals whose ideas, programs or visions represent a way forward on critical global problems we face today.
Host Anne-christine d'Adesky talks with her guests about the programs and projects that they are most excited about, how they view their own role, and how we can apply promising solutions or field successes to have a greater impact today and on the future. She's willing to get up close and personal, and debate subjects with her guests. The result: a magazine of voices that is entertaining, lively, informative, and sometimes provocative -- offering the voices, stories and experiences of passionate individuals living passionate lives - and commited to social change.
Tune in here to hear her talk about why she launched Talk To The Future, what she hopes to cover, and what's ahead for the magazine. Click on:
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-6384369650865465550
More about our Pilot Issue Theme: Global AIDS.
Our pilot issue spotlights important voices and topics in global AIDS, and is launching in time for AIDS2008, the biannual International AIDS Conference, held this year in Mexico City, Aug. 3-8.
GUESTS & TOPICS:
Our pilot issue features a conversation with a very special guest: the visionary and outspoken Canadian leader Stephen Lewis, the former US Envoy on AIDS to Africa. He talks about what he learned on the job, what hasn't happened in AIDS but could, and what he's most excited about as he continues pushing global leaders to greater action on this great pandemic of our time.
Other guests include:
● Paula Donovan, who launched AIDS-Free World with Stephen Lewis, and is a women's rights advocate with long experience working at the UN. , Paula and Stephen are pushing for creation a new UN Agency for Women - an ambitious vision.
● Heal Africa, in Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo. We present a visit to the Heal Africa fistula clinic and program, which represents a bright spot in the ongoing tragedy of war in the Congo and a successful model for others hoping to help survivors of wartime sexual violence.
●Our special additional feature is a preview trailer of Lisa F. Jackson's award-winning film 'The Greatest Silence.' Her film features the voices of women rape survivors in the Congo, the men who perpetrate wartime rape, and the brave actions of a Congolese policewoman and her dedicated staff as they try to advocate for justice to address these sexual crimes.
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WE'D LOVE YOUR FEEDBACK ON OUR PILOT ISSUE - AND FUTURE ISSUES:
We'd love to hear your thoughts on the conversations we are featuring in our pilot issue. You can directly post your comments for each video after viewing them. And please -- let us know about other guests and subjects you'd like to see features in Talk To The Future.
LEARN MORE & GET INVOLVED: We've included more information about our guests and topics on this our website (go to "Guests & Topics"), and information about how you can Get Involved. We've got story resources and links to key actors, information and campaigns that are worth checking out. Join us! Take an action today!
ADD YOUR VOICE TO A GROWING COMMUNITY: You're invited to add your voice to the growing global community of men and women working for social change at PulseWire.net, a global portal that is creating a global community focused on sharing their stories, resources and experiences. You can find information about our partner and fiscal sponsor, World Pulse Media, and World Pulse Magazine and PulseWire. Go to the section "Partners & Allies."
Thank You!
Thank you for tuning in to our debut "pilot" issue of Talk To The Future. Don't forget to sign up to receive our next issue (click on the 'Subscribe to our newsletter' button on our home page - right side), and tell a friend or two if you like what you're watched, heard or read.
As they say in Swahili, Asante Sana - Thank you very much!
Anne-christine,
Anne-christine d'Adesky,
Producer & Host
Equips emerging leaders: HEAL Africa's primary focus is to train and enable healthcare providers and activists who are engaged in community-based healing in the context of community. Not only are others equipped in new approaches, the impact is multiplied. Leadership development is a key ingredient.
