Clear Path International Has Been Selected as a Finalist for Project 7's 2009 Grand Giveaway

Clear Path International has been pre-selected as a finalist in Project 7's 2009 Grand Giveaway. Clear Path International was chosen out of a field of more than 100 applicants based on Project 7's entry criteria that includes being U.S. based, operating for at least two years, serving one of Project 7's causes locally or abroad, and using a high ratio of funds on programs versus administration, among other criterion.

Between now and January 31, 2010, millions of people across America can decide which seven charities will receive a $15,000 boost to their bottom line in 2010. A total of $105,000 will be given away by Project 7, a consumer goods company that sells bio-bottled water, mints, gum and eco-friendly t-shirts.

"My whole reason for starting Project 7 was to fund positive change," said founder Tyler Merrick. "Giving away our first year of funding to seven worthy non-profits truly brings the vision of Project 7 to life. Our Great Giveaway makes us more than just a company. Project 7 is a movement, a vision and now a reality."

"We're honored to be selected in the Hope for Peace category," mentioned Clear Path International's Executive Director Kiman Lucas. "$15,000 can go a long ways towards assisting Burmese landmine survivors in the refugee camps along the Thai/Burma border. Project 7 helps show how innovative an American company can be when they turn their energy to helping those in need."

To cast your vote, please visit http://www.project7.com/voting/

Latest Edition of Mine Action Newsletter "Safe Passage" Released by US Dept of State

From The US Dept of State:

This particular issue of "Safe Passage" includes an article about a Mine Risk Education program in Jordan, a collaboration between JMU's Mine Action Information Center, Jordan's Life Line for Consultancy and Rehabilitation and Jordan's National Committee for Demining and Rehabilitation. It also features clearance projects by DDG in Sri Lanka, enabling children to travel safely to school, and the Department of State's QRF in Bulgaria, helping to clear UXO after an accident at an ammunition storage facility. Survivors assistance is the focus of CALM, which recently raised funds to help child landmine accident survivors in Ethiopia. The Mine Detection Dog Center of South East Europe marked its 5th anniversary, and PM/WRA participated in an event at Texas A&M University.

Read the May 2009 Edition of SAFE PASSAGE here.

Call to Action: Tell Your Senators to Support Cluster Bomb Legislation!

From our friends at the US Campaign to Ban Landmines and Cluster Bombs:

Tell the Senate to Give Cluster Bombs the Boot! Join the National Call-in Day on Monday, March 30 Toll-Free Number: 1-800-590-6313

Two weeks ago Congress and the president permanently outlawed exports of nearly all U.S. cluster munitions because these weapons always end up harming more civilians than soldiers. Now, USCBL is organizing a national call-in day to help Congress take the next step: making sure the U.S. military never again uses its vast arsenal of nearly 700 million cluster submunitions.

The Cluster Munitions Civilian Protection Act of 2009 (S. 416/H.R.
981) would block use of cluster munitions that leave behind more than one percent of their submunitions as landmine-like duds, and any use in areas where civilians live. Since only a very tiny fraction of the U.S. arsenal meets this reliability standard, the bill would effectively ban U.S. use. S. 416 was introduced a month ago and has already gathered 24 Senate co-sponsors from both parties. Increasing co-sponsorhip of this legislation will show President Obama that there is widespread support for him to join more than half the world's nations in signing the treaty banning these weapons.

Help save a life or limb by making a free phone call on Monday, March 30.

Together, we can generate hundreds of calls to senators who have not yet cosponsored the legislation. It's as simple as 1,2,3... (click read more)

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