July 2009

An Open Letter To President Obama After His Speech to Ghana's Parliament

Unpublished
Jul11
By shawnrubin
Dear President Obama, This morning I listened to your speech before Ghana's parliament.  I heard you address the leaders and citizens of Africa through inspirational calls for action, "You have the power to hold your leaders accountable, and to build institutions that serve the people. You can serve in your communities, and harness your energy and education to create new wealth and build new connections to the world. You can conquer disease, end conflicts, and make change from the bottom up. You can do that. Yes you can.

Women of GP Village

Unpublished
Jul09
By anonymous (not verified)
The Women of GP Village by Holly Schneidmiller

India is an amazing country. The culture, people and food are vast and diverse. Traveling to GP village certainly amplified everything I had experienced in India.

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    • Snow

    Unpublished
    Jul05
    By Annie Falch
    By: Joel Post (March 2009 Gummallapadu Village Volunteer)

    When one thinks about southern India, snow doesn't usually come to mind, but there it was all around me: snow drifts, avalanches, snow cones…but I am getting ahead of myself. The first and last days of camp were the most memorable for me. Let's start with getting to GP village. Our group woke up on the morning of March 22nd on the night train from Hyderabad.

    Longitude Founder Wins National Service Award

    Unpublished
    Jul03
    By shawnrubin
    (SAN FRANCISCO, CA -- June 24, 2009) – On June 20, Longitude founder, Shawn Rubin learned he would be receiving AmeriCorps Alums highest award at an event headlined by First Lady Michelle Obama. Just two days later, he was backstage at the event, waiting in the green room with luminaries like actor Matthew McConaghey, singer Jon Bon Jovi, Gov.
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