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Reading's links with the slave trade
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Chhipas and Chhints
Block printed fabrics from India

Bogolan Mudcloths from Mali
Mayan Threads of Identity
Backstrap weaving from Guatemala

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Reading Room resource area with selected articles on human rights, environmental & development issues

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RISC Publications

mac launch
New RISC teaching resource:
How do we know its working? A toolkit for measuring attitudinal change


Growing Up Global - Early years handbook, on sale now
RISC works with schools, community organisations and the public;
raising the profile of international issues and promoting action for
sustainable development, equality and social justice
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The June 17th Volunteer Group Induction is cancelled. If you were planning to attend, please contact Leslee hopper by email to schedule an alternative date. More Details
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Art For a Change Block Printing Asian Electronica
2nd Generation Thats So Gay... Hammer and Tongue

Latest events:

23rd June - 25th July
"2nd Generation..." - An exhibition of drawing and print, 2nd Generation takes as its sphere an exploration of the relationship between identity and practice.

25th June
"That's So Gay..." - developing strategies for challenging homophobia, promoting equalities and extending inclusion.

July 8th
"Hammer and Tongue" - Climate Themed Poetry Event and workshops.

July 17th
"Asian Electronica" - A classic and electro mashup of projections, live art, music and dance.

An exhibition of drawing and print, 2nd Generation takes as its sphere an exploration of the relationship between identity and practice.

New titles in the RISC Book club

Reading's Slave Links: New Exhibition on line

Become a Global Advocate
Could you be an advocate for Global Citizenship? A call for teachers - upcoming events

LATEST FOR TEACHERS E-News
Community Cohesion and Global Citizenship - encouraging children and young people to become Global Citizens who are prepared to challenge the prejudice and discrimination that causes tension in communities

Great food at the Global Cafe
Tutu's Ethiopian Table is proving a popular addition at Global, have you tried the new menu yet?

 New: RISC volunteers blog on Blogspot Latest news and informaton on volunteering at RISC

Book: The RISC story
the fascinating history of 35-39 London Street, an ideal home for RISC
Its Quiz night in the Global Cafe every wednesday, plus Music events Friday and Saturday (Global Cafe on MySpace)
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