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La Oroya Antigua, one of the 10 most polluted cities in the world.
photo | Giuliano Koren

The Cradle of Civilization. Pyramids of Giza.
photo | Andrea Darrington

Future of all Galapagos' animals rests in the hands of children.
photo | Buffy Redsecker
organization | Animal Balance

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Children learning the alphabet using water and mud.
photo | Liz Cantu
organization | Christian Reformed World Relief Committee

Hathe, a local root, is revered for its medicinal properties. Jumla, Nepal
photo | Kiran Ambwani
organization | Centre d’etudes et cooperation internationale (CECI)

If you can spend $4.25 on coffee, then surely you can spare me a dollar!
photo | Lindsey Brunsman

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NEED CONTRIBUTERS SPEAK OUT – TAKE TWO

Kyra Gibson, Liz Werner and Timon Bondo present at The Beat Coffee House

As I looked around the Beat Coffeehouse last night and saw a room full of NEED supporters and friends I felt a rush of energy. This could have been partly due to the vanilla latte I just drank, but mostly it was wonderful to see people come together for a socially-minded event.

This is the second NEED contributors event we’ve hosted this summer and it went just as well as the first. The three speakers were Kyra Gibson, Liz Werner and Timon Bondo.

Timon started the evening by describing what it was like to grow up in Rabondo, Kenya. As Liz asked more questions about Timon’s nonprofit work, a quiet respect seemed to fill the room. Personally, I’m always inspired by the good works of the Rabondo Community Project USA.

The next speaker was just as moving. Kyra Gibson spoke about her experience in Nepal, where she spent seven weeks in a home for girls rescued from the sex trade. The personal stories she shared about Shanta, founder of the Peace Rehabilitation Center, and the girls living there touched everyone listening.

As the evening came to a close, people mingled, finished their coffee and asked how they could help. Thanks to everyone who stopped by. If you weren’t able to make it, why not join us at the Meet & Greet that NEED is hosting on July 29?

Hope to see you there.

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Canadian women demonstrate health and hygiene techniques to Nepalese women.
photo | Kiran Ambwani
organization | Centre d’etudes et cooperation internationale (CECI)

Old Man Ocean finds his home amongst the streets of Kona, Hawaii.
photo | Lindsey M. Brunsman

A chili garden in Nias Island, Indonesia developed solely by Ina Waruwu.
photo | Setra Yappi
organization | Food for the Hungry Canada

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The inquisitive curiosity of children. Parvati Slums in Pune, India
photo | Rich Koechlein
organization | Children's Culture Connection (US) and ASHA (India)

A doctor washes a wound on a girl's knee. Mawekpo, Ghana
photo | Erberto Zani
organization | Amurt Italia

Chimp head found boiling in a soup. The killer was imprisoned.
photo | Martine Beauchemin
organization | Centre de Conservation pour Chimpanzés – Project Primate Inc.

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NEED Contributors Speak Out!

We could not have asked for a better turnout at our speaking event last night. Casual conversation filled The Beat Coffeehouse, and we all enjoyed caffeinated drinks. Everyone at NEED was excited to meet new people and catch up with old friends.

After people were settled, Adam Hanson, NEED’s managing editor, started with a moving story about a young man he met while on assignment in Oakland. He explained that the young man had survived being shot nine times at point-blank range. We all sat in silent astonishment. Steve Floyd, the NEED photographer who worked with Adam on that assignment, told more stories from their time in Oakland that made the issue of youth violence shockingly personal.


NEED Managing Editor Adam Hanson

To bring the topic full-circle, we asked a local organization to speak about their efforts to stop youth violence in the Twin Cities. Lawrence Johnson of Mad Dads told stories about the outreach and prevention work that goes on in our neighborhoods. The evening ended with questions from the audience and suggestions about how to get involved.


Mad Dad Lawrence Johnson with Photographer Steve Floyd

Thanks again to The Beat, Adam, Steve, Mad Dads and of course everyone who came out to our event. Hopefully there will be more new faces at our next speaking event on Wednesday, July 22. See our events page for details.

Youth Alive
Mad Dads, Inc
The Beat Coffeehouse

Photos | Kyra Gibson

Ad pages continue to plunge

Consumer Magazine Ad Pages Plunge 29.5 Percent in Second Quarter
Titles battered by continued advertising pullback.
By Jason Fell for Audience Development - Friday, July 10, 2009

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NEED NEEDS YOU!

"Who Cares" is our new subscription campaign that helps us continue to give a voice to those in need and recognizes you!

Visit needmagazine.com/whocares to find out

- How to get recognized for your efforts
- How to get others involved
- How to help NEED
- How you can multiply your chances to WIN

NEED event: coffee and conversation

Throughout the summer NEED will be hosting fun events in the Twin Cities. Here are details about an open discussion held at a café.


photo | Steve Floyd

Topic: Gang violence and at-risk youth
Join a conversation about at-risk youth with staff writer Adam Hanson, NEED photographer Steve Floyd and a local organization. Hear behind-the-scenes stories from the magazine’s issue 5 feature on inner-city Oakland as well as solutions for youth in the Twin Cities.

Cost: FREE

When: Tuesday, July 14
7 pm – 9 pm

Where: The Beat Coffeehouse
1414 W. 28th St.
Minneapolis, MN 55408