No Pesticides Use Day 2008 Activities
COUNTRY: Cambodia
ORGANISATION: CEDAC
ACTIVITIES:
- Radio Talk Show Programme on the history of No Pesticide Use Day, and on pesticide impacts, including sharing of farmer experiences (live broadcasting from radio station FM 106.5 MHz in Phnom Penh on 03 December 08 at 10-11:30 am)
- Campaign activities on 04 December 2008, including a parade in Siem Reap, which will be lead by a traditional dancer team
- Seminar at Siem Reap Department of Women's affairs, including officials, NGO representatives and farmers.
VENUE: Siem Reap
CONTACT PERSON: Makarady Keam
E-MAIL: makarady@online.com.kh
MEDIA PERSON: Makarady Keam
COUNTRY: China
ORGANISATION: PEAC (Pesticides Eco-Alternatives Centre)
ACTIVITIES:
- Workshop, involving consumers, farmers, scientists, officials and NGO representatives. The workshop will aim to improve awareness of the risks of household pesticides, and measures to reduce these risks.
- Pamphlets and posters will be published and distributed
VENUE: Kunming, Yunnan
CONTACT PERSON: Sun Jing
E-MAIL: peac.sj@gmail.com
MEDIA PERSON: Sun Jing
COUNTRY: India
ORGANISATION: Living Farms
ACTIVITIES:
| 1. | Presentation & film show for audience consisting of academicians, media persons, activists, NGO workers at Red Cross Bhaban, Bhubaneswar on Dec 03 |
| 2. | Meeting of around 300 farmers at a high pesticide use village where they will be informed about pesticide dangers. |
VENUE:
| 1. | Red Cross Bhawan, Bhubaneswar |
| 2. | A village of Rayagada district |
CONTACT PERSON:
| 1. | Jagannath Chatterjee |
| 2. | Pratap Panda |
E-MAIL: livingfarms@gmail.com
MEDIA PERSON:
| 1. | Jagannath Chatterjee |
| 2. | Pratap Panda |
COUNTRY: India
ORGANISATION: THANAL
ACTIVITIES:
- Publication of awareness material in Malayalam for the local community
- A one day cycle / jeep jatha to villages alerting the people on the dangers of pesticide use. It will include local youth, and use street and corner meetings in at least 6 or 7 places during this campaign day with poster exhibitions, photos, pamphlets and talks.
- A one day Exhibition and Seminar in a school for school children, teachers from schools in the panchayaths and nearby areas, womens’ groups, panchayath members etc. This will be a poster exhibition, and film showing along with seminar.
VENUE: Wyanad District, Kerala
CONTACT PERSON: Jayakumar Chelaton
E-MAIL: jayakumar.c@gmail.com
MEDIA PERSON: via Jayakumar Chelaton
COUNTRY: Indonesia
ORGANISATION: Gita Pertiwi
ACTIVITIES:
- Public discussion, inviting representatives from farmer groups, activists, the media, government, and survivors of pesticide poisoning. The objectives of the discussion will be to increase understanding of chemical pesticide dangers to human health and the environment, and improve awareness, alertness, and concern to overcome pesticide dangers early.
VENUE: Tawangmangu, Karanganyar, Central Java
CONTACT PERSON: Nunik
E-MAIL: nuniksulistiyani@yahoo.com
MEDIA PERSON: via Nunik
COUNTRY: Pakistan
ORGANISATION: Khoj-Society for People's Education
ACTIVITIES:
- Seminar: "Pesticides Peril and Alternatives" would be organized in the Lahore Museum Auditorium in Lahore. Dr. Iftikhar Ahmad, Director General National Agricultural Research Council who is a recognized campaigner on the issue would come from Islamabad give a presentation on the hazards of chemical pesticides. Dr. Tahir Hussain a veteran in organic agriculture would speak on the successful organic agriculture initiatives in Pakistan. Nasira Habib would give a brief presentation on the health hazards to women. The participants from various parts of Punjab represent NGOs, government depatments, farmers, media, students, doctors and women's groups.
- Press release would be issued on the day.
VENUE: Lahore
CONTACT PERSON: Nasira Habib
E-MAIL: mail@khoj.edu.pk; khoj@khoj.edu.pk
MEDIA PERSON: Umer Riaz
COUNTRY: Philippines
ORGANISATION: PAN-Philippines and CAUSE-DS
ACTIVITIES:
- community meeting with film showing on pesticide health effects
- Local awareness materials prepared and distributed
- Press statement
VENUE: Davao del Sur, Mindanao
CONTACT PERSON: Romeo Quijano
E-MAIL: romyquij@yahoo.com
MEDIA PERSON: Cecinio Pelletero
E-MAIL: cause_ds@yahoo.com
COUNTRY: Philippines
ORGANISATION: RESIST (Resistance and Solidarity Against Agrochemical TNCs coalition)
ACTIVITIES:
“A week long No Pesticide Use Campaign- The Best Practices on Sustainable Agriculture: A Road Against Pesticides and Chemical Farming Practices”:
- A series of forums in two different peasant communities, and in one university in Quezon City. The forum will have RESIST member scientists or health professionals as resource persons together with farmers sharing their testimonies.
- Film showings
- Lobbying and Discussion with Legislators
- A photo exhibit featuring the historical background of Bhopal Tragedy; health, environment and socio-economic effects of pesticides; and the people’s resistance and alternatives. The exhibit will take place in selected peasant communities, schools, and universities.
- Publication of an article on effects of pesticides and alternatives
VENUE: Bulacan, Rizal, and Quezon City
CONTACT PERSON: Rodha Gueta
E-MAIL: roda_g04@yahoo.com
MEDIA PERSON: Rodha Gueta
COUNTRY: Sri Lanka
ORGANISATION: Vikalpani National Women’s Federation
ACTIVITIES:
- Awareness creation programme on pesticide use and the harmful effects on human health and the environment. 250 participants are expected, including farmers, youth, and officials.
- Campaign activities concerning the agribusiness industry
- Media campaign
VENUE: Anuradhapura District
CONTACT PERSON: Chandra Hewagallage
E-MAIL: vikalpani@yahoo.com
MEDIA PERSON: K.M.D.Prasadhi Jayathilaka