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"Helping Hand" of the Month - July 2005
 Human behaviour today must be
changed if we do not want nature to be angry with us. So says Heng Monychenda, Director and Founder of
Buddhism for Development (BFD). BFD is
a Cambodian
NGO that was established in 1990 by Buddhist monks in Thai border camps with
the aim of helping the people of Cambodia resettle into a peaceful society
after nearly 30 years of conflict.
This year BFD celebrated its
15th anniversary in promoting socially-engaged Buddhism in Cambodia.
Read about what working towards a 'Dhammocratic Society' means in a country
that has over 4000 monastries, and where people are still coming to terms
with the deadly legacy of the past.
Click here to read about
Buddhism for Development
"Helping Hand" of the Month - April 2004
 Comics speak an eloquent language that crosses
all barriers of culture and creed. World Comics India (WCI) is utilizing the
power of comics to reach out to people all over India, from the states of Jharkhand and
Rajasthan to Tamil Nadu and Mizoram. Formed in June 2002 and lead by
cartoonist and
Founder-Secretary
Sharad Sharma, WCI has started a social movement that identifies
comics as a tool to initiate social change. WCI works with NGOs, educational
institutes and grassroots organisations working for the environment, women,
population,
HIV/AIDS, peace and human rights, among other issues. It organizes workshops
for NGOs and grassroots activists
so that people with little or no formal training
in illustration
and story writing can begin to use comics to express ideas. For people with
stories to tell, it is a valuable skill that can enable them to express
themselves effectively, raise public awareness and engage
in advocacy. Click here to read about
WCI and the power of comics!
Updated August 2005
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