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Apaar Bangla Show at Firehouse 13 to Benefit Longitude!

Apr18
By nicolecushion
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  • News
  • Uncaste India
Saturday April 28th, 2012 7:00pm

Boston's own Bengali band is playing a benefit show to support for Longitude and our work with the Association of Relief Volunteers (ARV) in India! It will be an amazing night of music, food, and celebration at FIrehouse 13. 41 Central St. Providence, RI. 

Experience India

Mar27
By Erica DeMichele
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  • From the Field
  • Uncaste India

Longitude has sent over 200 volunteers in India to work with ARV to empower local communities. Become a member and stay involved in the ongoing success of Longitude and its international partners!

Want to be a leader? You can!

Travel to Chevuru, India with friends and family to build houses or tutor children in Dalit villages.

Learn about a new culture. Empower communities.

March Jazzness Fundraiser in Newport

Mar17
By lynchmaryellen
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  • News
  • Uncaste India

I am proud to serve as a member of Longitude's Board of Directors & to be organizing the first annual "March Jazzness" fundraiser! I hope to raise awareness and promote the work of Longitude; in particular to raise money to benefit Longitude's human rights efforts on behalf of the Dalit Caste in Southern, India.

Join us on Thursday, March 29th from 6:00-9:00 p.m. at Spanglish Restaurant in Newport to support Longitude and enjoy an evening of food, live jazz music performed by the Rogers High School Jazz Combo and a chance to win some great raffle prizes.

5 Years with ARV

Nov16
By Brittany Nicolaides
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  • From the Field
  • Uncaste India
Longitude celebrates 5 years of partnering with ARV

Longitude is excited to celebrate 5 years of partnering with the Association of Relief Volunteers!

Started as a vision by ARV's President, Ravi Kumar, ARV has been addressing human rights issues with the Indian Dalit population since its inception. With the help of Longitude, Ravi and ARV have greatly expanded their programing to include:

-Building Communities: building homes for Dalits without shelter

Longitude Honors Event a Big Success

Dec19
By Brittany Nicolaides
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  • From the Field
A BIG Thank You to all of our supporters who helped make our Longitude Honors Event a huge success!

Longitude's exciting Honors Event, hold on December 1st, 2011, introduced many new people to Longitude and our work abroad! 

A huge showing from Advovacy Solutions were present in support of Chris Hunter as he accepted his award. 

Pictured above is Munir Mohammed, with friend and supporter Jeanne D'Agostino, as he was recognized for his outstanding work in the Providence community.

Join us for the Longitude Honors Event!

Oct28
By Brittany Nicolaides
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  • From the Field
Longitude is recognizing three honorees whose work has contributed greatly to Longitude's mission!

Please join us Thursday, December 1st as we recognize:

Chris Hunter and Advocacy Solutions: Shortly after the founding of Longitude, Chris garnered the support of Advocacy Solutions to provide pro-bono advertising and public relations services to Longitude. The Providence-based public affairs firm provided design services, including a logo, launched a website and a blog for Longitude, and secured multiple positive media opportunities.

Longitude's Annual Appeal Starts Today!

Sep01
By shawnrubin
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  • News
We appreciate our donors and all they do for Longitude and its partner projects. Without your help Longitude would not be able to do the work it is doing. Please take a moment to give a gift to Longitude's Annual Appeal. We truly appreciate your support!

Today, we are launching Longitude’s annual appeal to donors. Thanks to people like you, the lives of many individuals have improved to the point where a brighter future is now possible.

 

Two examples: In 2009, Gloria Quansah left a life of selling oranges on the streets of Accra, Ghana to become a student at the PROFESA Academy. This past July, Gloria graduated with a certificate in computers and a Diploma in Business Accounting from PROFESA. She is now pursuing her dream of studying business accounting at the University.

 

Become a Longitude Charter Member

Sep01
By kaseyhaas
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  • News

The goal of the Longitude Charter Members program is to create sustainability within our aid programs in India and Ghana. Your generous gift of $500 per year will make a direct impact on our programs and give someone a chance to change their lives. With your gift, Longitude is able to continue providing support to those who need it most. Becoming a Longitude Charter Member is Easy!

ARV Continues to Expand Programming

Aug02
By Brittany Nicolaides
in
  • From the Field
  • Uncaste India
ARV expands its programming, with a focus on young adults and their future.

Since its inception, ARV has been dedicated to human rights issues afflicting Dalits communities in India. Together with Longitude, ARV has built houses for hundreds of people, provided school supplies to local students, and supplied nutritional supplements to growing children.

 

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