Brother Jack Curran, Vice President of Bethlehem University writes:
I just spent a few hours with the students and staff who attended THE BIG HOPE in Liverpool they had a little reunion gathering and were reflecting on all that they did and experienced -- and they showed me this small video that they put together.
I found this deeply moving. I thought that it would be good to let you know how profoundly you have positively impacted the lives of these students. They are indeed FULL OF HOPE to this day -- and for sure, this will continue into the future! Both the Muslim and Christian students who were so fortunate to have participated in this "life changing" experience in Liverpool have been positively inspired and encouraged -- all because of your initiative and the support of The Tablet, the EOHSJ-England and Wales and some other indiivduals through the Friends of Bethlehem University in the UK. Visit Website
The Mustle Africa Newsletter
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Topics in the first issue: (At a glance):
1) Interview with Gee Walker. By Lillian Nalumansi – Mother of murdered Black British teenager Anthony Walker.
2) Report from an arts festival in Zimbabwe involving street children's theatre.
3) Snapshot of MUSTLE Africa's work with street youth in Zimbabwe; with comment from Ivor Kasongo (Director).
This is one of the combined actions since signing the Big Hope declaration. It is published by the MUSTLE Africa Trust (Zimbabwe); a community project working with international NGOs and street youth. MUSTLE Africa is registered in Zimbabwe with support from British Embassy, Harare.
The Big Hope in the Media
The Big Hope was the subject of a number of media features recently. The articles appeared in The Asian Voice, The Catholic Times and The Iikeston Advertiser. Click here to see the articles.
Welcome to Big Hope News
This micro-site of The Big Hope has been created to host our all new media centre incorporating 'Big Hope TV' and our press office.
The Big Hope is the official contribution of Liverpool Hope University to the Liverpool European Capital of Culture celebrations in 2008. Below is a video of Prime Minister Gordon Brown talking about Liverpool's year as Capital of Culture.
The Big Hope will open on Wednesday 4th June 2008 at the Roman Catholic Cathedral and close on Wednesday 11th June 2008 at the Anglican Cathedral.
HERODOT - Essay Competition 2008
HERODOT is organising an essay competition. The winners will be sponsored to attend the Big Hope Youth Congress and have their paper published. Non geographers can also apply.
For more infomation: http://www.herodot.net/2007comp/Competition-big-hope.html
Dr. Kalam to address 'The Big Hope'
India Edunews article on Kalam attending The Big Hope.
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£50,000 aid for big debate
Liverpool's Echo article on "grant money" helping to bring 200 UK delegates to Liverpool’s Big Hope Youth Congress.
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Newsletters
Please click on one of the links below to view The Big Hope Newsletter.
11th June
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9th June
6th June
5th June
March 2008
February 2008
October 2007
September 2007
Alarab Online Big Hope Feature
Development Minister and Big Hope Keynote Speaker, Shahid Malik, features in a report from Alarab Online. http://english.alarabonline.org/index.asp
City Council Support
Leader of Liverpool City Council, Warren Bradley said:
"I wholeheartedly endorse and support the Big Hope Global Youth Congress which I know will be one of the many highlights of Liverpool's Capital of Culture year."
Bruce Kent Offers Support
Bruce Kent, Former General Secretary of the Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament writes that the Big Hope is: Encouraging and hopeful. Our churches all grow old and we do not seem to notice. (It) will be wonderful if you can inspire the young.
Cherie Booth QC To Speak
Ms. Cherie Booth QC, lawyer and humanitarian has agreed to speak at The Big Hope. She is well known for being the wife of the former prime minister but in her own right has an outstanding reputation as a lawyer with a particular interest in labour law.
Student 24-Hour Guides Of Liverpool
Here are some guides that current students in Liverpool have created with their opinion of some great things to see and do in Liverpool.
Guide 1
Guide 2
Guide 3
