picturing each day

Tuesday, November 29, 2011

Save Kyoto

Aprodev stunt 29 November at COP17

Monday, November 28, 2011

The (unintended) effects of faiths joining forces

The moment representatives from 7 faith communities marched together onto a stadium in Durban on the 27th of November was filled with beauty. The esthetic beauty of the colours and shapes of the attires supported the more profound beauty. The beauty of unity between the various faiths gathering in the fight against climate change.

One of the faith leaders, Arch Bishop Desmond Tutu

200 000 signatures were brought to the stage in a tiny version of the Ark and handed over to the COP President Nkoana-Mashabane and Christina Figueres, Executive Secretary of the UNFCCC. While the latter thanked the faith communities for their efforts and encouraged all to endure in the struggle even after COP17 she fought to hold her tears back.

Towards the end of the event the rain started pouring down. The tiny version of the Ark situated in the middle of the crowd represented only too well the lack of ways out should the Earth have to go through the disastrous effects of climate change. Muslim, Christian, Jewish, Baha’i, Buddhist, Hindu and Natural religious voices are clear: “We have faith – Act now for climate justice!”

The event had its moving moments. But also its share of fun. Desmond Tutu contributed with his good humour. It probably culminated with general secretaries, reverends and bishops dancing in the rain until they were soaked. Apparently faiths coming together can do more than mobilizing against climate change. A Christian form of rain dance was one of the unintended products. Wondering what will happen next time. Definitely looking forward to it.

Wednesday, November 9, 2011

7th of November 2011

I'm back on Norwegian soil and the caravan is leaving Kenya, heading South.

Tuesday, November 8, 2011

Climate justice caravan

The climate caravan riding under the slogan "We have faith - Act now for climate justice" left Nairobi on the 7th of November heading for Durban where the COP 17 will be held between the 28th of November and 9th December. 160 youth from 4 continents will travel through Kenya, Tanzania, Malawi, Zambia and Botswana before they reach South Africa. Along the way concerts will be held, awareness raised and signatures for the petition collected. To read more and give your signature for a just and legally binding climate treaty, please visit http://www.wehavefaithactnow.org/

Euphoric atmosphere when the buses arrive

Kick-off concert in Nairobi on the 6th of November

Paul Mbole of NCA Kenya proudly enjoying the concert

Juliani: big Kenyan artist and climate ambassador

Sunday, October 30, 2011

Sunday work in Nairobi

Two weeks in Nairobi with no time to do much except from work, you gotta enjoy the small things. The first Sunday, half way through my stay, I took some time to appreciate the details of the house I stayed in. After lunch on the porch work was again on the agenda until late night. All for the climate caravan "We have faith - Act now for climate justice".

Saturday, October 22, 2011

The resurrection of the blog

After thinking about it for a while, it is time to bring the blog back to life. Not sure exactly how it will end up looking, but instead of waiting any longer I'll rather go ahead and take it from here.

Monday, December 13, 2010

Winter in Sandefjord - my home city

My dad's art exhibition

My dad exhibiting his art. Including icons made from his old shirts.

http://www.sb.no/kultur/sjekk-hva-presten-lager-jesus-bilder-av-1.5873886

Thanda

Kefas - the face of an albino in Africa

Kefas is portrayed in the documentary 'Your name is my name' about being an albino in Africa. The film is made by Osato Dixon and can be watched on http://yournameismyname.com/

'You can beat my body, but my mind will be free'

Watch the music video MaStreet by Comrade fatso and Chabvondoka feat. Outspoken from Zimbabwe here www.youtube.com/watch?v=vKItmSCp6wY

Outspoken

Dikson

I think the Zimbabwean scene, and especially Dikson, opened my eyes and ears, to spoken word poetry.

Check out Dikson's website: http://www.diksonslam.com/

WoCalling

WoCalling (Women Calling), is a project put together and led by Norwegian jazz vocalist and composer Cecilie Giskemo. Focusing on the Woman, the compositions were drawing on Zimbabwean and Norwegian traditional music together with contemporary jazz and other styles.

Some of the best female vocalists in Zimbabwe and the Norwegian acapella goup Røyst together with a group of musicians, dancers and poets gave the audience at the Harare International Festival of the Arts earlier this year a varied and unforgettable concert experience. And more is to come.

My Space for more music and information: http://www.myspace.com/wocalling