2007   January Ekta Parishad launches civil disobedience campaign   Ekta Parishad a Gandhian mass-based organization, is organizing "Janadesh 2007: The People's Verdict", a non-violent campaign in India in which people engage in non-violent civil disobedience at the local, national. and international levels. The theme of Janadesh 2007 is "retrieving people's dignity through land and livelihood." Specifically, Janadesh 2007 demands the incorporation of land reform in the national agenda; the setting up of a National Land Authority; the distribution of land to land title holders; and a stop to the displacement of indigenous peoples from the forests; among others.   Mr. P.V. Rajagopal, president of Ekta Parishad and vice chair of Gandhi Peace Foundation (GPF), has asked for the support of the ANGOC Regional Network for the non-violent walk from Gwalior to Delhi, which is part of the Janadesh Campaign.   ANGOC Network Members can help in the following ways: Draw the attention of the Indian Government to the issues raised by Janadesh 2007 and request it to initiate dialogue in this regard; Get the media to highlight the problems of the poor in India and thus promote awareness among governments and the public of the problems in India; Link this Janadesh activity with similar activities in their respective networks by sharing information about it with as many groups as possible; Write a solidarity letter to Ekta Parishad and send a copy of it to the Indian Prime Minister; Donate to this cause in cash or in kind; and Join the solidarity march in October 2007  For more information, please visit www.ektaparishad.org or email them at ektaparishad@yahoo.com or info@ektaparishad.org.   Our Condolences   ANGOC mourns the loss of three of our friends: Mr. Cyril Ekanayake, vice president of SARVODAYA Shramadana Movement and former ANGOC Board member; Mr. Rabindra Verma, chair of the Gandhi Peace FOundation (GPF); and Mr. Bishan Singh, former executive president of MINSOC and former ANGOC Board member. Our deepest condolences to their families, friends and collegues.   2006   ANGOC leaders in Cagayan de Oro   Archbishop Antonio J. Ledesma, S.J., D. D., was named Fourth Metropolitan Archbishop of Cagayan de Oro in canonical installation rites held on May 30, 2006. Archbishop Ledesma is a former chairperson of ANGOC and is an Individual Member of ANGOC.   Meanwhile, Roel R. Ravanera a former ANGOC executive director and individual ANGOC Member, is now Dean of the College of Agriculture in Xavier University, Cagayan de Oro City. Hee took up his post on June 1, 2006.                                 :organizational profile :vision and mission :members :contact us