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Janadesh is the most important non-violent protest movement since Gandhi's times. Over 30 days, 25,000 men and women from the poorest areas of India walk along the highway the 350 km that separate the city of Gwalior and the Indian Parliament, in Delhi. Their goal: to start a widespread hunger strike to demand the fair redistribution of land.
These warriors without weapons believe that their sacrifice, discipline and personal suffering are better tools than guns to bring about social change. They are aware of the dangers of exposing themselves to their opponents' violence without seeking an eye for an eye, but they are convinced that their actions are more worthwhile than hours of speeches.
When faced with the marchers' courageous attitude, the Indian government, concerned about the country's image as an emerging economic force and worldwide center of mysticism, finds itself with no choice but to respond... |
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Janadesh is the most important non-violent protest movement since Gandhi's times. Over 30 days, 25,000 men and women from the poorest areas of India walk along the highway the 350 km that separate the city of Gwalior and the Indian Parliament, in Delhi. Their goal: to start a widespread hunger strike to demand the fair redistribution of land.
These warriors without weapons believe that their sacrifice, discipline and personal suffering are better tools than guns to bring about social change. They are aware of the dangers of exposing themselves to their opponents' violence without seeking an eye for an eye, but they are convinced that their actions are more worthwhile than hours of speeches.
When faced with the marchers' courageous attitude, the Indian government, concerned about the country's image as an emerging economic force and worldwide center of mysticism, finds itself with no choice but to respond... |
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Janadesh is the most important non-violent protest movement since Gandhi's times. Over 30 days, 25,000 men and women from the poorest areas of India walk along the highway the 350 km that separate the city of Gwalior and the Indian Parliament, in Delhi. Their goal: to start a widespread hunger strike to demand the fair redistribution of land.
These warriors without weapons believe that their sacrifice, discipline and personal suffering are better tools than guns to bring about social change. They are aware of the dangers of exposing themselves to their opponents' violence without seeking an eye for an eye, but they are convinced that their actions are more worthwhile than hours of speeches.
When faced with the marchers' courageous attitude, the Indian government, concerned about the country's image as an emerging economic force and worldwide center of mysticism, finds itself with no choice but to respond... |
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A new network for remittances has been launched in Bolivia. With more than 400 payment centers across the country, to reach more than 250.000 Bolivian families receiving remittances.
FIE Bank, Ecofuturo FFP and Síntesis , with the support of SNV in Bolivia and thanks to IFAD (International Fund for Agricultural Development), joined in a triple alliance to create the biggest remittances networks of Bolivia, called “Remesas en Red” (Remittances Network) with more than 400 payment center in urban, semi-urban and mainly rural regions of the country.
Characteristics of the new Remittances Network:
• Online integration with the main international remittances networks.
• Innovative and original platform
• Best rural coverage for remittances in Bolivia
• Online, SMS and Call Center alerts to remittances receivers
• Specific payments allowed (for health, education, housing purposes)
• Low-cost remittances services, safe and easy to access
For more information, please contact, Juan José Espinoza, advisor at SNV in Bolivia: jespinozadelvillar@snvworld.org
