http://www.karmatube.org/ KarmaTube is a collection of short, 'do something' videos coupled with simple actions that every viewer can take. Our mission is to spread the good. Thank you for your partnership in service. eng inspiration, wisdom, spiritual, service, video eng karmatube@charityfocus.org 2010-03-10 04:36:24 Created as a message against poverty for the G8 summit in 2002, this video highlights problems of extreme poverty that continue to be pervasive and relevant today. Set to soulful music by Amal Lad and the voice recording of Ted Kennedy, this video asks us to reflect on the quote it ends with: "I dream of things that never were, and ask why not?" Can we make poverty history? http://www.karmatube.org/videos.php?id=1863 Fri, 05 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0800 Meet Babar Ali, a 16 year-old student of West Bengal in India. Every day Babar Ali has to make a six mile journey to school. After he returns from his lessons, he shares what he has learned with more than 800 students who are provided free education in Babar's backyard. At 16, he probably is the youngest headmaster in the world! http://www.karmatube.org/videos.php?id=1758 Fri, 26 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0800 How do you get more people to throw their trash into garbage bins? By making it fun of course! Watch this short video which explores a novel idea to get people to make a small, simple change for the benefit of their community. http://www.karmatube.org/videos.php?id=1794 Fri, 19 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0800 What defines a life? Will Hoffman's short film stitches together random, mundane moments from the lives of different people. But watching this film, you feel like they are moments from your own life! The move from one moment to the next is non-linear, non-sequential, joyous, terrible and unexpected, all at the same time -- and yet it evokes a feeling of deep connection and beauty. Here is an invitation to be nourished by what each moment of your life offers. http://www.karmatube.org/videos.php?id=1842 Fri, 12 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0800 Ricochet was a puppy prodigy. From the moment she was born, she was training to become a service dog for a person with a disability. As she grew, it was clear her talents were undeniable; but her free, youthful spirit could not be contained - Ricochet would give in to her instincts to run playfully and chase birds and small animals. A definite no-no for a service dog. Rather than push harder to make Ricochet something she was not or give up on her entirely, her trainer had the heart and vision to see that Ricochet's special talents and energy could be used to help in other ways. Turns out Ricochet's unique gift is surfing! Watch the story of how Ricochet became a SURFice dog helping charitable foundations and people with disabilities. Paw-abunga! http://www.karmatube.org/videos.php?id=1823 Fri, 05 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0800 The Dervaes family wasn't pleased with the direction big farming was going. But they didn't sit around and wait for someone else to come up with a solution for them. Over several decades, they worked to transform the yard space around their house into a grassroots, family-operated, urban homestead located in the midst of the city of Pasadena, CA. Today, they not only grow their own food, but also use alternative energy and fuel sources, practice waste reduction, and overall try to live simply and inspire others through their example. http://www.karmatube.org/videos.php?id=1787 Fri, 29 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0800 Over 20 years ago, Dr. Paul Farmer graduated from Harvard Medical School, and promptly moved into a local church with his wife and daughter. The reason? He wanted to reduce his expenses so he could treat the homeless in Boston for free. <br><br> Watch how this man systematically has changed the medical profession by focusing on one place, Haiti, for over 20 years - and in the process has rekindled what it means to be a doctor for thousands. http://www.karmatube.org/videos.php?id=1853 Fri, 22 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0800