Oh yes! it is a reality that the Economic and Social Conditions in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) continue to improve significantly. According to the World Bank, the economy grew by 5.3 percent in 2012, and 5.6 percent in 2013. The bank predictions state that, the Continent's long-term growth will increasingly reflect interrelated social and demographic changes creating new domestic engines of growth. The bank's researchers highlighted that, urbanization, an expanding labor force, and the rise of the …

This is a group for anyone who wants to be involved with saving the Rhinos and other animals like Elephants from poaching. The rhino poaching epidemic in Southern Africa has got to the point where we ... every one of you will be able to do a lot more - together - to help our rhinos. We Must Do Everything We Can to Stop It. Sadly, there are millions of humans who want to see rhinos dead. Most of them are in the Far East. Humans who think the horn of the white or black rhino can be ground down and …

We are South Africans, Aussies and Kiwis, who get together for fun and good times. We celebrate our homelands! Our activities include wine tasting, enjoying our country's cuisine, getting to know each other, promoting some of our talents, and local businesses. We welcome members from all parts of the world to experience a taste of the Southern Hemisphere. Join if you dare!!!

Dear Volunteer Diggers, Calico Early Man Site is the only archeology site in the Western Hemisphere ever deemed important enough to be worked by Dr. Louis S.B. Leakey. Project Director from 1964 until his death in 1972, Dr. Leakey knew that the thousands of artifacts found in this barren desert environment were eerily similar in appearance and manufacture to those he found in Africa. This striking similarity intrigued and mystified him. The implications for the presence of some of the earliest …

Nick’s photography workshops will give every photographer, from those just starting out to professionals, the opportunity to take their camera skills to the next level. Understanding light, improving your shooting skills and learning the secrets of exposure and composition are all techniques covered on your workshop. The end result is a wonderful portfolio of pictures, the knowledge and skill to recreate them with confidence. About Nick Stern. Nick Stern is an internationally acclaimed News and …

Hello new Tea friends, During the last 40 years I have had Tea with her Majesty Queen Elizabeth, The Princess Royal and a President, I have catered High Tea and TeaTime to many friends, celebrities and leading political figures, and now I invite you to join my staff, Cherie and Lex as we visit the art and rituals of TeaTime right here in the San Fernando Valley at the High Tea Cottage in Woodland Hills. I have had the pleasure of taking tea in some of the most unique and beautiful places i …

Explore your natural ability to find more wisdom, love, inner peace, freedom and passion for life. Gain a better understanding of dreams, past lives and your unique nature as Soul, a spark of God. Help life flow in a smoother and happier direction. One form of personal meditation we explore is  known as a "Spiritual Exercise". This type of simple meditation (or non-directed prayer) uses your creative imagination to discover your eternal self, Soul. Recall and resolve lessons from past lives. Th …

Explore your natural ability to find more wisdom, love, inner peace and freedom in your life. Gain a better understanding of dreams, past lives and your unique nature as Soul, a spark of God. Help life flow in a smoother and happier direction. One form of personal meditation we explore is known as a "Spiritual Exercise". This type of simple meditation (or non-directed prayer) uses your creative imagination to discover your eternal self, Soul.  We also discuss reincarnation, and finding peace an …

American Overland Expedition AOE4x4, We are a group of adventure seeking individuals that enjoy the outdoors . Our explorations are vehicle depending or "Overlanding" as was call back in Australia and South Africa We have a the experience and the knowledge to get your 4x4 set up and help you develop the necessary skills to conquest any challenge over any terrain.

Do you want to discuss and learn more about issues in the developing world?  Would you like to do something to help those in need, particularly women and girls?  Finally, are you interested in meeting like-minded people? Then this group is for you! This group was inspired by "Half the Sky: Turning Oppression into Opportunity for Women Worldwide" by Nick Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn.  (No need to have read the book to join!) The purpose of this group will be: (1) to use "Half the Sky" as a starting …

Are you an African bred or inspired global citizen? Do you love fashion? If so, this group is for you. I'd love to connect with stylists, designers, bloggers, clothes wearers and all other fashion lovers. We're also committed to promoting the influence of African Fashion globally and creating a sustainable African economy through female entrepreneurs and organizations. Join us.

In October the Organizer stepped down and the group merged with a similar one. You'll now find additional Activities and Trips for people throughout Southern CA and around the world. To join us go to www.meetup.com/TravelAndCultures ________________________________________________ [center][b]EXPERIENCE "TRAVEL & CULTURES" WITH US! [/b][/center][color=blue][b]TRAVEL stems from a passion, and a curiosity about the next town over, the world and its many cultures. This group was formed out of that p …

For the first time in history, we have the means to end poverty within 20 years. It's possible and it's happening right now from villages in Africa to classrooms in the U.S. to the ZeroPoverty.US meetings in Malibu,CA the first Saturday of every month. ENDING EXTREME POVERTY BEGINS WITH ALL OF US! Mission statement: Raising Awareness and Supporting Citizens in Taking Action Locally to End Extreme Poverty Please Check out our website http://www.zeropoverty.us or use the following links to fi …

This group is for people who are fascinated by African culture, whether it is African art, literature, film, politics or economy. Our first four gatherings address issues touching on the following topics. May 9: Sponsored Child to Ph.D. May 16: Honoring Women in African Art May 23: Teaching in Kibera, Africa's Largest Slum May 30: Growing up in Colonial Kenya

ONE is a grassroots advocacy and campaigning organization that fights extreme poverty and preventable disease, particularly in Africa, by raising public awareness and pressuring political leaders to support smart and effective policies and programs that are saving lives, helping to put kids in school and improving futures. Cofounded by Bono and other campaigners, ONE is nonpartisan and works closely with African activists and policy makers.

This Meetup Group, “B E Y O N D S T A R B U C K S” is intended as a place for big-bike dual sport riders in Southern California to get out and experience the world of big bike riding beyond their local coffee shop, AND without the drama and trolling you see at other un-moderated public forums. A lot of these rides will be off road. Go ahead, get your bike dirty. Adventure doesn’t have to mean an 18 month journey through Asia and Africa, but neither is it a quick ride down Laguna Canyon Road and …

Explore your natural ability to find more wisdom, love, inner peace, freedom, and greater passion for life.   Gain a better understanding of dreams, past lives and your unique nature as Soul, a spark of God. Help life flow in a smoother and happier direction. One form of personal meditation we explore is  known as a "Spiritual Exercise". This type of simple meditation (or non-denominational prayer) uses your creative imagination to discover your eternal self, Soul.  Recall and resolve lessons f …

This group is the fitness group of all groups in the area that will focus on high intensity interval training as well as incorporating every single aspect of health, nutrition and exercise. I am a rare instructor because not only do I possess the knowledge of "book smarts" with my degree in Kinesiology but I also have been working out in gyms and playing sports since I could walk. This also gives me the advantage of the "street" or "gym smarts". I love to teach as I instruct so as you get a kill …