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Smallworlds
would like to formally send a congratulations to the Green
Belt Movements, Wangari Maathai, for receiving the 2004 Nobel
Peace Prize!!
Wangari, Founder of the
Green Belt Movement, a Kenya based grassroots non-governmental
organization and member of the Smallworlds Network, is the
first African woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize. It is also
the first time the prize has recognized the work to preserve
the environment as an effort of peace.
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Welcome to
Smallworlds
Smallworlds exists to unite a community
for the countless groups of people and organizations
working for conservation within their own corner
of the globe; the land they call home. It seeks
to bring attention to these small fundamental initiatives,
through the three following mediums, and make their
passions known to the many who are unaware of their
efforts.
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The Smallworlds
Network is about building and being
a part of a family. It is a directory linking
together groupings of local/national conservation
groups, so they know they're not alone.
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An online forum is
used as a vehicle to build a community where
local conservation groups can begin a dialogue,
exchange information, share stories and strategies
about the work they do and their own individual
link with the land. To use as a resource for
opinion, networking and creating partnerships
with others like themselves from across the
ocean or right next door.
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An intimate look
at the colourful and heart-stirring world of
the people who trek through rugged terrain,
battle with behind the scenes lobbying, and
take to the streets in an effort to protect
their awe-inspiring lands. This
is the Smallworlds
Expedition. |
Meaning Behind Smallworlds
”Smallworlds” is a term
in network theory referring to the idea that two randomly
chosen human beings can be connected by only a short
chain of intermediate acquaintances.
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