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- My name is John O'Doherty, I'm originally from Maghera, Co.Derry but currently live in Belfast and work as Equality Officer for the Rainbow Project. I live with two ladies, debbie and ruth in a beautiful apartment beside the Albertbridge.
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A womens work is never done
At 24 I am too young to remember the 60’s and 70’s but have heard many inspiring stories about the factory workers in Derry during this time. The stories of there ability to juggle a family, work and household chores are truly inspiring.
These stories all came flooding back this week during visits to communities in the Northern region of Potosi in Bolivia. In this region, many of the men have had to migrate to towns and cities in order to get work. This leaves many women on their dealing with children and other domestic chores. Those of you who read my previous blog “Eugh worms” will be aware of the programme currently being run by our partners Cipe in this region.
Considering, for many families, it is only the women left in these communities they are left responsible for the greenhouses and all the work that goes along with it. Imagine a day in life of one of these mothers; getting up and getting the kids ready for school, an education they are now able to afford from the money they are making selling their crops from the greenhouse, taking the day to tend to the crops and all the work that goes along with that, going to market to sell your crops, for some people this means walking miles in scorching heat and making your way home to greet your children and make their dinner.
The women in these communities have gained their independence, have become heads of their households, just like the women of Derry. During our visits, with their already filled days, these women still found the time to meet and greet with us, show us their crops, prepare food and show us hospitality unlike any I have experienced anywhere else in the world.
I am sure you will agree, the strength and courage of these women is admirable, but to them it is just a normal day. Perhaps this is something we can all think about, the next time we are feeling tired or resentful of our day to day lives and take a moment to consider how lucky we really are.
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Eugh Worms……
Three days ago if you had asked me what I think of worms I would of said they are disgusting and slimy creatures who’s only possible uses are to see if it is true, that cutting a worm in half creates two worms or for funny videos of kids eating them. I couldn’t have been more wrong.
Over the last two days Development for me has moved from being something theoretical to something very practical. Meeting with our partners Cipe, and travelling with them to local communities the reality that something very small can make a big difference has become apparent.
In the Northern area of Potosi, the use of worms has totally transformed people’s way of life and has formed the basis for their adaptation. In this region, water shortage is a massive issue. With Climate change they are experiencing increased temperatures of about 2% and a completely changes weather cycle. This has lead to the drying up of rivers and the melting of glaciers.
But what’s all this got to do with worms? Well, our partners Cipe have imported a special type of worm that comes from California. Because the land is so dry, natural fertilisers such as sheep dung cannot be used as it cannot be absorbed into the ground. What Cipe have done is designed a type of green house, using polyethylene and bricks and mortar, which are used mainly for water conservation. This along with heat provides a perfect environment for the production of vegetables and other food sources.
Since the soil the communities use is so dry and lacks nutrients required for production for growing crops they need to find a way of ensuring nutrients are available. This is where the worms come in. The worms eat the dung, which in the right environment would be used as fertaliser, and secrete a substance referred to as humus. The humus is rich in nutrients and can absorb water much better than normal soil. This is then used for the production of crops. But it doesn’t stop there.
The humus is also used in fields to reinvigorate the soil for the production of potato’s and other crops on a large scale. During a seven year cycle, for three years the land is used for growing crops and for the other four it is used for animal grazing which leads to more dung and thus the process begins again.
To ensure the sustainability of the programme, adults are educated in the process and so are the children within small schools which are also sponsored by Cipe. And finally, in a bid to ensure the availability of water, Cipe are also carrying out land and satellite surveys to try and find new water sources.
The holistic approach to this one programme can help build sustainable rural communities, has helped in adaptation to climate change and although will not change the world, has changed the worlds of those involved. A programme that I am proud to say is sponsored by the people of Ireland through Trocaire and a0 Comments 488 days
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The Sound of Change
40 years ago in Northern Ireland, a group of young people, viewing an ever changing world, set out to change their world. My first day in La Paz in Bolivia was reminiscent of those days.
Since the election Eva Morales, the first ever Indigenous President of Bolivia, the people of Bolivia have encountered massive change.
I have been involved in Politics for 8 years and during that time I have been involved in rallies and demonstrations over student fees, the war in Iraq and world poverty but to name a few. This in mind I was surprised at my own reaction towards a relatively small demonstration in support of president Morales. Hearing the shouts and chants from my room I was drawn to my window and in awe of the action taken by these students.
Tonight, Sunday 20 July, we had our first presentation of the work being carried out by Cipe supported by Trocaire to tackle Climate Change in the Northern region of Potosi. During the presentation they explained to us the different adaptation measures being taken in local communities, more of which I will write about later, and in particular education of young people about Climate Change, its effects and adaptation measures which they can take.
The realisation of what a politically motivated, educated, young population could achieve, if given the direction and vision required has me truly inspired. Bolivia, like so many countries is a victim of bureaucracy, which makes relatively little change difficult to achieve. That said, we must look at historical movements, dealing with civil and human rights such as Northern Ireland. With a united people, united vision and international support, I believe that the people of Bolivia can truly change their world.
“Never doubt that a small number of devoted people can change the world. In deed it’s the only thing that ever has.”
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Fuse Loves It6 weeks agoHey John O'Doherty
FUSE have just finalized their lineup for the first FUSE : SAT 24 OCT 2009 at OH YEAH CENTRE, BELFAST...
NAKATOMI TOWERS (live)
The electro-pop duo currently taking Belfast by storm!
SKP (live)
Gameboy beatz - music created using game consoles!
TINA HART & PODRAIG CRANE (dj)
Two top club DJs in the mix!
Please note that over 18s will only be admitted if accompanied by an under 18...and persons over 21 will only be admitted under special circumstances!
Register on the website NOW to be entered into a draw...
10 PAIRS OF TICKETS TO BE WON
*SEE BEBO PAGE FOR LINK TO WEBSITE*
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Happen Bbz Caolan 16 Derry go dey rainbow in here
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Fuse Loves It9 weeks ago
Next FUSE party : SAT 26th SEPT
@ Oh Yeah Centre, Belfast
Nakatomi Towers (live)
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Register online @ www.fuselovesit.co.uk
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U18 DJs, bands, promo people please contact us via our website if you want to get involved!
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Rainbow Project Belfast14 weeks agoHello John O'Doherty
Thursday 10th Of September is World Suicide Awareness Day.
To mark this event, community groups from across Belfast are participating in an “Walk of Life” to raise awareness of the issue. Groups from across the city are leaving their perspective headquarters to march to City Hall for 6am, to mark this as a Belfast wide event. The event is scheduled at this early time to symbolise travelling through darkness and into light as an expression of hope for those bereaved through suicide.
The LGBT community is disproportionally affect by suicide, in comparison to our heterosexual peers, particularly amongst our young people. We would like to march from our building Memorial House waring Street at 5.00am
Should you wish to become involved in this event, please contact myself on the numbers or email address below.
Malachai O'Hara
(Mental Health Development Officer
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9031 9030
e: malachai@rainbow-project.org
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Rainbow Project Belfast15 weeks ago
Hey John O'Doherty
Could you please complete a short survey about your experiences in accessing GP services. Please visit www.rainbow-project.org/survey
It'll only take a few minutes and will help to improve the level of service received by lesbian, gay, bisexual people when accessing GP services
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Niall Tumelty28 weeks agoAlright John lad, im not too bad. How you keepin man? Lad the pic is lethal, Roisin loves it! I take it your into all that photo editing! Keep it up man!
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Michelle McNally29 weeks agoyeah thats no problem we'll be there all day like. havent seen u in an age - actually seen gav more than u recently!!
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Michelle McNally29 weeks ago
hi john haven't seen u in ages!! Matthew probably bein as useless as he is hasn't told ya but theres a bbq bouncy castle birthday party for the wee man and ur invited plus the adults get to have a wee drink cuz its bank holiday!! sunday afternoon at my mummys please come!!
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Moonpig32 weeks agohey lover!! how r we? i havent seen u in ages
r u out over easter at all? need a catch up and sum dancing and drinking to be had done!! xx
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B Mag34 weeks agoHey John, any craic with ya? Havent seen you in HQ in a while.
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Sir Neal Gartland36 weeks agoHey Hey John,
Long time no see, how are you? Sorry I couldnt make it to your birthday (working so much for the £ and final year too...sigh) How is everything? Hows everything with the new housemates?
Neal
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37 weeks ago
Jill Neill
Hey,
I need to do a bit of research about the gay and bisexual male saunas in Belfast, mostly the one near union st. Debbie says ur the man to ask. Not that I am implying u use them
Maybe over bebo is not the best idea, next time I c u I have a few questions
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Mark McCloskey37 weeks agoHey Mr,
Happy Belated Birthday, I'm so sorry it's late but as I'm sure u no been up to my eyes with work!!
Haven't spoken to you in ages!! Whats the craic?? txt me, btw got some exciting news so I need to share!! lol.
Speak to u soon mr,
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Moonpig
jesas! howd u manage that??!! ack wud have liked to have joined u on atleast 1 of those nights out, im still hardcore. lol
im sure ur liver is like a prune xx
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Eamonn Mcguigan38 weeks agohappy birthday john,u must be 24 or 25 by now,were have the years gone
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Eamonn Mcguigan38 weeks ago
well john hows the form with u
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38 weeks ago
Michelle McNally
well as ur partying for most of the week i have no clue of the exact day so Happy Birthday!!!!! love u and see you at the weekend xxxxxxx
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Moonpig41 weeks ago
o dear- i take it u were calling hugggie
id a drink fuelled weekend myself- but hangovers have been dealable lol I got a new kitten few weeks ago- charlie. hes a mentalist!! plays 24/7- but hes keeping me young!!
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Mark O'Donnell41 weeks agonat a chance im 2 young for dat.lol
mwah! love ya x
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