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Soulbird Office in Iraq
arts development, human rights initiatives, community engagement projects, film festivals, and more
From the Projects Blog
February 20, 2009
“THE CHRISTMAS BILLS BLUES”: ROUND TWO OF FILMING
posted by Elaine Power
Winter can be a difficult time for those living in poverty in Canada. The Christmas bills roll in, heating bills soar, and a broken zipper on a winter coat can bring a person to tears. With the lack of light, extra expenses and difficulty getting out, depression can deepen.
January 12, 2009
WUNDERKIND IN ‘09
posted by James Sutherland
It is 2009 and the winds of change are stirring. We have elected a new president, and it is obvious that the American people are coming to terms with the struggling economy and emerging energy crisis. Lifestyles are changing, as are people’s mindsets. My generation is taking it upon itself to solve the problems of this modern era. Non-profits like Soulbird are emerging that are finding creative ways to address local and international issues of poverty, homelessness, and arts development.
October 16, 2008
HEART DISEASE: PREVENTION THROUGH EDUCATION
posted by Nisha Pardesi
Heart and vascular disease accounts for over 117,000 deaths per year in the UK, making it the commonest cause of death in this country. Lifestyle risk factors include high-fat diets, lack of exercise, smoking and alcohol consumption and need to be addressed early in life. But since heart disease presents later in life, young people often do not consider how their current lifestyle will impact their future health. Peer pressure, for example, can increase the chances of risk behaviours such as smoking and alcohol abuse. In an effort to better educate young people about heart disease and its prevention, I held a series of workshops at the Marist Senior School in September and spoke to 63 girls aged 13 to 14.
Current Projects
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- Wunderkind
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First program: Atlanta, GA, USA
Documentary Films
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- Life on the Cheque Kingston, Canada
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in post-production