Tackling the Biggest Issues of Our Time in Singapore and Beyond

A powerful workshop in Singapore — Awakening the Dreamer, Changing the Dream — explores new ways of seeing the big challenges and opportunities  for all those concerned with sustainability, spiritual and social justice in the early 2lst century.

“What’s different about this workshop is that we dig down to the real, interconnected roots of these challenges, both on a personal and cultural basis,” noted workshop host Merrin Pearse.

“Then, we encourage everyone to shift to a whole new frame of reference—to see new solutions, from clean tech and eco-­arts to local food and green-collar jobs. It’s a transformative process that provides a lot of hope,” commented workshop producer Abdul Rahim.

“Ultimately, it’s about hooking up with like-minded people who can make things happen,” he added.

Video, discussion groups and more

Via video, participants hear from far-sighted community leaders — Archbishop Desmond Tutu, Julia Butterfly Hill, Van Jones, Paul Hawken and many more — on everything from the planet’s dwindling biodiversity to growing socio-economic gaps. The event also includes lively breakout groups and practical tools.

The Awakening the Dreamer, Changing the Dream Workshop (ATD) is an initiative of The Pachamama Alliance, a San Francisco-based non-profit organization whose mission is to preserve the Earth’s tropical rainforests and contribute to a new global vision of sustainability and equity for all.

Everyone is invited to attend on 28 August 2009, at the Seminar Room, 29 Scotts Rd, Newton, Singapore 228224.  To register, click here.

Workshop at a Glance:

Awakening the Dreamer, Changing the Dream: Exploring a New Vision for the Modern World

What: Taking on our biggest global challenges and opportunities in a whole new way

Why: New perspectives, new tools, new connections

How: Live and interactive presentation featuring extensive video from community leaders◊