Gerbrand's blog

Kif Kif: Platform for emancipation of foreign and autochthonous Belgians

Gerbrand — Wed, 29 Dec 2004 14:34:22 +0000

http://www.kifkif.be

[image:191,right] “Knowledge is power and thus our most important weapon against racism and hate”. This is main the statement of the Flemish web portal Kif Kif. And this peaceful weapon is indispensable, because in spite of the hundreds of television discussions and the increasing problemizing of for example Islam in northern Europe, the knowledge about other cultures is very scarce. KifKif.be organizes informative, opinion making, educational and leisurely initiatives to fill this lack of knowledge.

Move your ass.tv: Youngsters in action on colourful website

Gerbrand — Wed, 29 Dec 2004 14:25:53 +0000

http://www.moveyourass.tv

[image:194,left]You don’t need many words to explain the function of Move your ass.tv. The Dutch media portal is exactly what it says. Encouraging young people to undertake action in making the world a better place. By informing, explaining and giving helpful tips. And they made the impossible possible by doing it in a really cool format. With 30.000 visitors a month, 50 articles and more than 100 video reports made, they are a fresh breeze through the foggy and dull landscape of ‘doing good’ sites.

De Nieuwe Omroep: The New Broadcasting Network on the air

Gerbrand — Wed, 29 Dec 2004 13:55:41 +0000

http://www.denieuweomroep.nl

[image:189,right] After four years of struggle with the Dutch ministry of culture De Nieuwe Omroep – The New Broadcasting Network – has finally succeeded. The network has been granted to make 100 hours of television and 450 hours of radio in 2005 on one of the national channels. In the last few years it has been publishing refreshing video reports, articles and weblogs about human rights, environmental issues and global proportions. Focussed on solutions instead of problems, De Nieuwe Omroep strives for practical idealism. “There are so many great initiatives out there”.