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Carlisle One World Centre (COWC) is a local charity addressing global issues, seeking to:

Raise awareness of the interconnectedness of local and global issues, and how our actions - as individuals, as communities and as a nation - affect the world

Educate people of all ages about the issues facing people in developing countries

Support the economically and socially deprived, both locally and globally

Campaign for justice throughout the world through a programme of education, awareness-raising and practical activities

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Sustainable Carlisle

Diary Dates

Fri 7th June 7pm, Learning Gateway, UoC, Fusehill St.

The Money Myth talk and discussion with Professor Jem Bendell

Thurs 13th June 7.30pm COWC AGM,

Salvation Army, St. Nicholas St. Speaker will be Becky Hurst from Christian Aid on the Enough Food for Everyone campaign

Enough Food for Everyone IF Events in London and Belfast

Enough Food for Everyone IF Events will take place in Hyde Park London on Saturday 8th June and Belfast on Saturday 15th of June to mark the G8 meetings. For all those who went to Edinburgh to Make Poverty History, these events will have a similar feel and will be well worth attending.

Please contact us if you are interested in going to either London or Belfast as we can organise/join in on group travel options.

The Equality Trust Training Day, London, Saturday 29th June

Are you interested in the work of The Equality Trust and Fair Cumbria? but haven't had a chance to get involved yet? Let us know if you are interested in attending a free training event in London next month.  Participants would be expected to play an active role in the local group as a result of attending this event. Travel will be subsidised.

Carlisle Culture Bazaar Events 6th and 7th July and weekends throughout May and June - click here for more info