January 2012
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EcoJoia Fund Donation
The EcoJoia Fund donation has just been made for the 4th Quarter of 2011! We decided to give the money raised from our EcoJoia Fund items sold to The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee. The Elephant Sanctuary provides a natural habitat refuge for old, sick, and needy elephants that once belonged to zoos, circuses, or were used in the entertainment industry. Situated on 2700 acres, the sanctuary...
November 2011
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EcoJoia Fund Donation
For the 3rd quarter EcoJoia Fund donation in 2011, we decided to assist America’s returning veterans with brain injuries. 1 in 5 returning veterans have brain injuries and Operation TBI Freedom is a wonderful organization in our home state of Colorado that is committed to helping them make a smoother transition back into civilian civilization.
Operation TBI Freedom sets up programs for vets...
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EcoJoia Makes Another Kiva Mirco-Loan
Its time for EcoJoia to redistribute our paid back micro-loans to new recipients through the amazing Kiva organization.
This quarter we were able to give $150 to Hassna in Iraq. Hassna is a 58-year-old working mother who has been a tailor in Iraq since 1980. Hassna plans to use the loan to purchase an industrial sewing machine, thread, zippers, and other things that will help her grow her...
August 2011
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Japan Dolphin Day September 1st
September 1st is the official Japan Dolphin Day where events and celebrations will be hosted in cities around the world. Japan Dolphin Day will raise awareness about the dolphin slaughters that are going on in Taiji, Japan every year. The goal is to let zoos, marine parks, and the Japanese government know that people around the world want to see dolphins swim wild and free. Below is an...
July 2011
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Our Partner PangeaSeed Featured in Club Mumble
EcoJoia partner Pangeaseed was recognized on Club Mumble’s blog. Club Mumble is an online magazine that focuses on contemporary art, skateboarding, and street culture. The blog featuring Pangeaseed describes their 3rd Annual Sink or Swim Art Exhibition in Tokyo, Japan. The goal of the Sink or Swim Exhibition is to raise awareness about the 200 sharks killed nearly every minute. Our...
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EcoJoia Fund Donation – Quarter 2 2011
For the second quarter of 2011, EcoJoia is proud to donate our EcoJoia Fund of $195.90 to HOW (Helping Others Worldwide). HOW is a 501©3 nonprofit organization dedicated to fortifying and empowering impoverished communities across the globe. They aim to lift the most deprived people in our world out of a dependent, donor-based mindset into self-sustaining societies with vision and growth....
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EcoJoia Makes 6th Kiva Loan
This quarter EcoJoia gave three loans through Kiva, thanks to proceeds from EcoJoia Fund products and repaid Kiva Loans. Kiva is an organization that facilitates micro-lending to help those in need help themselves. This quarter’s loans were given to a crafts woman in Peru, an agricultural worker named Tarafat in Azerbaijan, and to support the Rwanguhya United Assc Group for family education...
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Pangeaseed Launches Shark Saving Campaign, Sink or...
This summer EcoJoia partner PangeaSeed is launching an international shark saving campaign called Sink or Swim. To broadcast their message on an international scale, PangeaSeed will embark on a series of events both in Japan and abroad. The events will showcase the issues surrounding shark finning and engage audiences through the mediums of art, photography, film, music and discussion.
First,...
June 2011
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Screening Of The Cove June 21st
Spend an evening with Ric O’ Barry and The Grateful Dead’s Bob Weir on June 21st at the Rafael Film Center. This benefit will host a screening of Academy Award Winning film The Cove, featuring EcoJoia partner Save Japan Dolphins.
The Cove shares the incredible and shocking journey of a team of activists, filmmakers, and free divers who embarked on a mission to Taiji, Japan. Taiji is...
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Earth Island Journal Interviews Ric O' Barry
In this interview, Ric O’ Barry discusses his recent work with dolphins. Last year he helped end the dolphin slaughter in the Solomon islands. The Solomon Islands learned how unsustainable their practice of slaughtering wild dolphins was and Earth Island offered to teach a sustainable fishing alternative. Another great accomplishment is Indonesia’s pledge to end the capture and sale of...
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PangeaSeed at Green Room Festival
The Green Room Festival took place May 21 and 22nd of this year in Yokohama, Japan. This festival celebrates surf culture with music, art, and film. It has been held annually since 2005 and grows in popularity each year. EcoJoia’s partner PangeaSeed hosted a shark awareness booth to educate these wave-loving enthusiasts about our need to keep shark fins out of our soup and on the sharks....
May 2011
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$2,800 Raised for Save Japan Dolphins!
Tia ran a half-marathon in the UK to raise money for Save Japan Dolphins. As a first time half-marathon runner, Tia raised $2,800 through secured sponsorships for her run. Tia is a role model for those that care deeply about dolphins and EcoJoia is proud that she wore our Women’s Green Cross Tee and Save Japan Dolphins Logo Cap. Thank you Tia for your hard work!
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EcoJoia Makes 5th Kiva Loan
This quarter EcoJoia gave three loans through Kiva, thanks to proceeds from EcoJoia Fund products and repaid Kiva Loans. Kiva is an organization that facilitates micro-lending to help those in need help themselves. This quarter’s loans were given to The Bok Jom Group, sheep farmers in Senegal; Sonia, a farmer in Peru; and Um San, a food distributor in Cambodia.
The Bok Jom Group consists...
April 2011
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Falling Whistles Benefit Concert
Colorado State University student and Whistle Blower for Peace, Laura Schmalstieg organized a Falling Whistles benefit concert in Ft. Collins, Colorado, and EcoJoia was there to help out. The show featured a beautiful interpretive dance, a Denver band called The Heyday, and a truly inspirational speech by Falling Whistles spokesperson Yves Muya. Please support Falling Whistles’ efforts for...
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PangeaSeed Philippine Study Tour - 2011
A letter from our partner PangeaSeed at the finish of their Philippine Shark Study Tour:
“Hi Julia and Ry,
Hope you are doing well. We just returned from our Philippine shark study tour. You can see updates on our website. The experience was indeed eye opening and educational. We tackled a wide range of issues such as whale shark research, coastal clean up, mangrove restoration, clean...
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EcoJoia Fund Donation – Quarter 1 2011
For the first quarter of 2011, we have decided to donate our EcoJoia Fund of $100 to Relief International, in aid of Japan relief efforts. The earthquake and tsunami on April 6th, 2011 left behind death and destruction. The remaining disaster survivors need help and funding to rebuild their community and lives. Many remain stranded in remote, hard-to-reach areas where cold weather and snow...
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EcoJoia adds a new partner: Heart of Green
Heart of Green embodies a passion for green, clean and everything in between.
Heart of Green’s first collaboration with EcoJoia supports Save the Redwoods League, a nonprofit based in California that has saved hundreds of thousands of acres of ancient redwood trees since 1918. The organization recently protected 426 acres of rare 1000-year-old Noyo River Redwoods in Mendocino County from...
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Update from EcoJoia's Kiva Loan Recipient
With the help of her Kiva loan, Juliana was hoping to expand her business. Her expectations have been met and she is now able to sell more waakye, a traditional Ghanaian rice and beans meal. The loan also allowed Juliana to expand her offerings to meat and fish, attracting more customers. Every morning at 4 o’clock Juliana starts preparing the waakye. Around 8 am she goes to the...
March 2011
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WatchSave Japan Dolphins representative Brian Barnes interviewed by CNN on his 1st day back from surviving the Tsunami in Japan.
Yokohama International High School Global Issues...
This past weekend founder of PangeaSeed, Tre’ Packard and teammate Akira were keynote speakers at the Yokohama International High School (GIN) Global Issues Network conference.
Through these presentations the EcoJoia partner was able to “plant the shark & ocean seed to a full house of students who gave incredible presentations regarding key issues facing the oceans.”...
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2011 Falling Whistles Art and Music Festival
To help bring peace to the Congo, DVLP Clothing and Falling Whistles have joined forces to host the Falling Whistles Art and Music Festival in Denver, Colorado on March 26th, 2011. Falling Whistles is an organization that works relentlessly to bring peace to the Congo. This fundraiser will help restore the lives of war-affected women and children through rehabilitation programs as well...
February 2011
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PangeaSeed Launches a Philippine Shark Study Tour
Our partner PangeaSeed, the Japan-based shark conservation nonprofit, is hosting a Philippine shark study tour this March! The goal of this tour is to gather conservation information and ideas through community outreach and to generate awareness that will educate society on the global need to protect our sharks and oceans.
Nearly 100 million sharks are slaughtered each year to make shark fin...
January 2011
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EcoJoia Fund Donation- Quarter 4 2010
This quarter we are donating the EcoJoia Fund to the International Women’s Health Coalition! They focus on shaping international policy to change thinking, redirect funding, and promote action by the people and institutions that can secure the rights of women. Their focus is on women’s health and human rights in Africa, Asia, and Latin America and their goals are to advocate, empower,...
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EcoJoia Makes 4th Kiva Loan
This quarter EcoJoia gave three loans through Kiva, thanks to proceeds from EcoJoia Fund products. Kiva is an organization that facilitates micro-lending to help those in need help themselves. This quarters loans were given to George, a farmer in Uganda; Juliana, a cook in Ghana; and Sara, a retailer in Peru.
George is a 38 year old husband and father living in Fort Portal, Uganda. He grows and...
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December 2010
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October 2010
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EcoJoia Fund Donation - Quarter 3 2010
We have proudly selected our 2010 3rd quarter EcoJoia Fund recipient! This quarter we have donated the EcoJoia Fund to Women for Women International, with a focus on the rape war crimes being committed on women in the Democratic Republic of the Congo in Africa.
Women for Women International (WWI) provides women survivors of war, civil strife and other conflicts with the tools and...
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September 2010
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Bob Weir of The Grateful Dead
Bob Weir of The Grateful Dead wears the EcoJoia Men’s Green Cross Tee in his wonderful video supporting EcoJoia partner Save Japan Dolphins. Click here to view his video on Facebook.
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Save Japan Dolphins makes a splash on Animal... →
Be sure to watch your favorite activist, Ric O’Barry, on Animal Planet’s Blood Dolphin$ every Friday night, 10pm EST. Help support Ric’s efforts by wearing EcoJoia’s Save Japan Dolphins and Earth Island Institute tees, hats, hoodies, and bracelets.
August 2010
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EcoJoia Announces Newest Partner: Trees, Water &...
We are proud to announce our newest partner Trees, Water & People! Since 1998, Trees, Water & People has taken a community-based approach to environmental progress and helping people manage their natural resources sustainably. 25% of the purchase of EcoJoia’s Trees, Water & People t-shirts directly benefit their initiatives in humanitarian work and conservation. Click here to...
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Fuji Rock Festival
Two of our partners, Save Japan Dolphins and PangeaSeed, have been hard at work promoting their causes at the Fuji Rock Festival in Tokyo, Japan.
Save Japan Dolphins has been passing out free DVDs of the Japanese version of The Cove to uncover the annual dolphin massacre in Japan. A dream come true for Campaign Director Ric O’Barry, star of The Cove.
PangeaSeed was also there spreading...
July 2010
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'The Cove' Surprises with Box Office Success in... →
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2010 2nd Quarter EcoJoia Fund Donation Given →
EcoJoia has just donated their quarterly EcoJoia Fund to the Tri-State Bird Rescue organization for Gulf Oil Spill wildlife rescue and clean-up. Tri-State Bird Rescue is leading the clean-up of all wildlife affected by the Gulf Oil Spill, including birds, sea turtles, and marine mammals. To view merchandise benefiting the EcoJoia Fund, click here.
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Rick O Barry Interviews with BBC radio on August...
Tune in with EcoJoia on August 6th to listen to the BBC World Service’s interview with Ric O Barry! Ric is the main activist for Save Japan Dolphins and was featured in ‘The Cove’ documentary. The easiest way to listen to the interview is via the BBC WC website.
Summer Timings 2010
UK Sat 09:32 Sun 06:32 Sun 14:32 Mon 03:32
Americas Sat 18:32 Sun 03:32 Sun 08:32 Sun...
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EcoJoia Partner IDA Called to Action →
EcoJoia partner In Defense of Animals called to rescue 55 monkeys when pharmaceutical company goes out of business. The long-tailed macaques will be given a “safe and secure habitat the rest of their lives with the best food they’ve ever had.”
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WatchJoin our partner PangeaSeed’s efforts to end shark finning and pledge never to eat shark fin soup…a great PSA.
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June 2010
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New Save Japan Dolphins Tees
We have two brand new tees to offer! The Men’s Wild Dolphin Surf Tee and the Women’s Wild Dolphin Jump Tee. 25% of each purchase of these t-shirts is donated directly to Ric O’Barry’s Save Japan Dolphins campaign to end the dolphin slaughter in Japan and protect dolphins around the world from cruelty.
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Opinion leaders in Japan stand up to the... →
REPORT FROM RIC O’BARRY: It’s official, “The Cove” will open in Japan! I can’t tell you all how tumultuous the last few weeks have been. Our greatest hope has always been to open “The Cove” in Japan. It’s the most powerful tool we have in ending the dolphin slaughter. Once people see it they have such a better understanding of the captivity issue, the IWC and more...
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IWC Meeting
Today is the IWC meeting (International Whaling Commission), and we are hoping the outcome is a tighter ban on commercial whaling. Rumors are the US government, with the endorsement of the World Wildlife Fund and Greenpeace, may vote to lift the international ban on commercial whaling if 6 ‘requirements’ are met. EcoJoia does not support this initiative. We will keep you posted as more...
Help the Elephants! →
Saturday, June 19th is the International Day of Action for Elephants in Zoos! Everyone can help the elephants by participating in EcoJoia partner In Defense of Animals’ live demonstration on Facebook and Twitter. To find out more, please visit the In Defense of Animals blog. You can also help by purchasing one of our HelpElephants.com products such as “The 50 Tee”. 50%...
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EcoJoia Partner Hawksbill Hope →
EcoJoia has partnered with yet another amazing organization! Hawksbill Hope is a non-profit dedicated to protecting the Hawksbill Sea Turtles that nest on the beaches near Gales Point, Belize.
25% of the sell price of EcoJoia’s Unisex Hawksbill Hope Logo Tee benefits Hawksbill Hope.
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Ric O'Barry Campaigning for Dolphins and Whales in... →
EcoJoia partner Save Japan Dolphins’ activist Ric O’Barry is on the ground in Japan campaigning hard for dolphins and whales. Take a look into his inspiring experience through his blog.
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Ecojoia Partner PangeaSeed is Working to End... →
Andy Jarosz discusses the moral issues behind shark’s fin soup.
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Great Interview with Participant Media Founder →
Participant Media founder Jeff Skoll discusses business today and The Cove
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Support EcoJoia partner In Defense of Animal's... →
Submit your comments opposing the Bureau of Land Management’s proposal to capture and remove wild horses.