THE LITTLE EARTH CHARTER
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From: Ann S.
Date: Saturday, August 1, 2009, 6:03 AM
Subject: The Little Earth Charter
ID: 268678

My dear friend and colleague, Rosie Emergy, has produced along with many others The Little Earth Charter. I just posted the following information on our Blog. Please help spread the word.

The Earth Charter is a set of fundamental principles that seek to define a just, sustainable and peaceful society for the 21st century. Since its creation in 2000, it has been endorsed by governments, businesses, institutions, world organizations and individuals. The Earth Charter has been embraced by UNESCO as a means of educating the public of the importance of creating a sustainable world. It has as its mission “to establish a sound ethical foundation for the emerging global society…” Thus, the Little Earth Charter ’s focus is to bring that foundation to children aged 4-8.

The purpose of the Little Earth Charter is to help teachers convey its universal principles to children at an early age, with a view to becoming responsible earth stewards for a sustainable future.

The web-based program is now being integrated into classrooms in Canada, the US, Portugal, Russia, Belgium, Australia, Japan and beyond. The mission of the LEC is to reach as many children as possible, in every region of the planet. You can help by spreading the good news of this invaluable resource. Their website is http://www.littleearthcharter.org

Click on this link and watch the YouTube video on Principle 8, The Future. Please send to your children and grandchildren, parents, teachers.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m1DhJ-BfZRY

The children of the world will help lead the way for a just and sustainable world. Namaste!!! Ann