HISTORY--Grew out of Lakehead University (Thunder Bay, ON., Canada) LU Team Africa (2000), LU Team China (2005), and LU Team India (2006).
DESCRIPTION AND MISSION--An Education Transnational [much in the vein of a university such as Cornell U. in Ithaca, NY, designed using interdisciplinary ideas of the likes of social system logic and loosely coupled organizations, and exemplifying global brain and enlightened mind 21st Century concepts such as sustained empathy, responsibility, giving/generosity, authenticity, and (above all) love]--a soulful, enabling, informal team/cooperative that serves and liaises with a multitude of charitable, global aid organizations, providing information and facilitating the shipping of donated goods such as used books, used computer systems, used technological equipment generally, medical supplies, eyeglasses, clothing, footwear, bicycles, toys, sports equipment, and used furniture to the needy worldwide in the general causes of "educational" development and truly helping humanity, with a current focus on Africa and South America--aiding communities there to eventually become self-reliant and have compulsory education for all to the end of elementary school. GCC/CCG follows the highest ethics, practices tolerance, and represents much of what is best about collectives of people---their capacity to improve productivity and therefore the living standards of ordinary human beings. It acts with a clear sense of social, economic, legal, and environmental responsibility, accountability, and professionalism for the interests of humanity as a whole. In aiding needy countries, GCC/CCG strives to provide preservation of local autonomy, initiative, awareness, and stimulation and control. Mutual effort on both the part of the giver and receiver is the guideline.
Organized and operates informally, without borders, and with an appropriate balance between public and private, individual and group, and transparency and confidentiality, standing united in spirit. Leadership through all aspects of "multiple intelligences" enriches GCC/CCG's entire being. GCC/CCG is an example of a centralized organization that integrates a multitude of fragmented charitable, humanitarian, international aid organizations of similar mission, thus streamlining and mitigating duplication and waste, something much needed globally (especially from an economic perspective). The many groups in the GCC/CCG network serve together in an multidisciplinary fashion with each group bringing its unique expertise to bear on the particular setting for which aid is being provided.
Possesses an honourary advisory board of truly good, honest, volunteer persons, some 40 in number, representing various sectors of society globally.
GCC/CCG has divided the world into four geo-economic zones--: 1)The Americas--(North) Canada including Canadian aboriginal reserves, Wisconsin, Mexico, Cuba, & Haiti & (South) Guatemala, Nicaragua, Guyana, Ecuador, & Peru; 2) EuroRussia--United Kingdom, France, Belgium, Norway, Finland, Yugoslavia, & Romania; 3) IndoChina--India, Nepal, Burma, China, Taiwan, Philippines, & Papua New Guinea; & 4) Africa--(North) Senegal, The Gambia, Sierra Leone, Liberia, Nigeria, Kenya, & Sudan & (South) Uganda, Rwanda, Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Namibia, Botswana, Swaziland, & Zimbabwe. Some 30 projects. A GCC/CCG advocate oversees each zone.
Emphasizes democracy and the common good, whereby such depends upon the search for truth and its free exposition.
Charitable/non-profit; no burden to taxpayers.
Free of self-interest and corruption.
Through its worldwide, transnational network, wonderful travel opportunities and careers are available.
Overall, its higher object is the advancement of international understanding, good will, peace, and justice for each and every person (ultimately, GCC/CCG's outreach is not about charity but about justice, with everyone being equal in the eyes of God); looking ahead and sustaining a positive outlook are key guidelines.
Profile of typical Global Conscience Circle(GCC)/Cercle de la Conscience Globale(CCG) members (volunteers): optimistic and enthusiastic females and males who enjoy learning about world affairs in the company of others; honest and trustworthy; possessed of a wonderful sense of humour; holistic thinkers and leaders who embrace change, progress, and the concept that the human brain, the human mind, the human race, and nature, the universe, and all forms of life---body, mind, and soul/spirit--- are continually evolving; people who are serious about assisting the less fortunate and needy around the globe, in an effort to someday have worldwide harmony, cooperation, and peace.
GCC/CCG makes a point to communicate, network, and partner/share with other organizations that hold a similar vision for the evolving, integrating world.
Sincere thanks (through networking) to....
- Air Canada
- British Midlands International (BMI) Airlines
- Erb Transport Ltd
- Courtesy Freight Systems
- Gardewine North (Northern Cartage)
- Poni Express Inc
- Robert Antoniazzi Trucking
- Arnone Transport Ltd.
- G.C. Rentals & Enterprises Ltd.
- Gordon Trailer Sales and Rentals
- United Van Lines
- Richardson United
- Canadian Living
- Dougall Media
- The Thunder Bay Chronicle-Journal
- Opportunity Thunder Bay
- netnewsledger.com
- VOXDIGITAL.COM
- Lakehead University
- Lakehead University Agora
- The Carleton Magazine
- TakingITGlobal
- Wasaya Airways LP
- NAC Air
- Abitibi Bowater
- Avaaz.org
- Nerds-On-Site
- The Ugandan Government
- United Way of Baroda, India
- The Life Organization, Rajkot, W. India
- Ming-Ai, London, England and Lourdes, France
- Sisters of St. Joseph's Hospital, Brantford, ON.
- Friends of Makerere, Africa
- Ethiopian Air
- Dagbon Network
- The Bill Gates' Foundation
- Clinton Global Initiative
- Ryan's Well
- Lakehead Public Schools
- Thunder Bay Catholic District School Board
- Confederation College
- LU International Days
- Thunder Bay Future Shop
- Thunder Bay Zellers Inc.
- World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE)
- NHARO
- Keep Control
- York Region District School Board
- Caring Hands
- Bicycles-For-Humanity (BFH)
- The Farmer's Market
- Lifewater Canada
- Hope-For-Malawi
- Thunder Bay Christian School
- Thunder Bay Christian Fellowship
- Rutledge Development Corporation
- Young's Cycle
- Twice as Nice
- Thunder Bay Chill and SoccerPlex
- Thunder Bay Testing and Engineering
- Thunder Bay's The Dew Drop Inn
- The National Youth Awards Program (Government), Sierra Leone, Africa
- Save the Children
- Developing World Connections
- Superior Credit Union Ltd.
- World Partners
- Opportunitas Aequa
- Fida International
- The Pulingui San Pablo, Ecuador Project
- Salvation Army
- Samaritan's Purse
- Thunder Bay Boys and Girls Club
- Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC)
- Haiti Lutheran Mission Society, St. Catharines, ON, Canada
- Northern Child
- Underground Gym and Youth Centre
- Noah's Ark group
- The Eradication of Poverty Group
- Shelter Box
- Kaitlyn's Crayons
- Nu-Vision Canada
- Africa Matters
- Children of Africa
- Northern Lights Golf Complex
- Grandmothers for Africa
- Habitat-for-Humanity
- Peterson Furniture and Appliances Ltd.
- Friends of Africa
- Friends of the Thunder Bay Public Library
- Thunder Bay Redwood Alliance Church
- Thunder Bay Calvin Presbyterian Church
- The Larizza Family
- Partners in Northern Gardening
- Medical Equipment Modernization Opportunity (MEMO)
- The Thunder Bay UPS Stores
- Thunder Bay Multicultural Association
- Torchbearers Worldwide Ministry
- Fort William Rotary Club
- Nipigon Rotary Club
- Port Arthur Rotary Club
- Rotary Group Study Exchange (GSE) Team Taiwan
- The Lions Club
- The Rainbow Network, Springfield, Missouri
- The Amazon Medical Project
- Help and Blessing Foundation (HBF), Nigeria, Africa
- H.O.P.E. Foundation, South Africa
- Vanderwees Home & Garden
- The Stephen Lewis Foundation
- The Kigezi Community Project, Southwest Uganda, Africa
- World Vision/Hope for all Kids
- Rissho Kosei-Kai
- Dignitas International
- Medicins Sans Frontieres/Doctors Without Borders
- Drugs for Neglected Diseases Initiative
- Hope for Rwanda's Children Fund
- SAFER (Social Aid for the Elimination of Rape)
- War Child
- The Global Alliance for Drug Development
- Amnesty International
- Human Rights Watch
- City of Thunder Bay
- The Junot Centre
- Green Drinks
- United Way
- Lakehead University Radio
- Ten Thousand Villages
- Books-For-Africa
- Passion-For-Africa Thunder Bay
- Living Water Church
- Global Academics, University of British Columbia, Canada
- Global Leadership Foundation
- Global Leadership Network
- Northern Ontario School of Medicine (NOSM)'s Global Health Interest Group
- Wheelchairs-For-Swaziland
- Swaziland-For-Positive-Living (SWAPOL)
- The Beading Edge
- The Mabureh School Project, Africa
- The Centre for Global Citizenship, Kingston University, London, England
- World Citizens Foundation
- World Government of World Citizens
- Citizen of the World
- Association of World Citizens
- United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC)
- Sears National Kids Cancer Ride
- National Coalition Against Poverty
- Shanti School Project, Nepal
- The AIDS Support Organisation (TASO), Mbarara, Uganda
- Lisgar Collegiate Institute Alumni Association, Ottawa, Canada
- First Presbyterian Church, Thunder Bay
- World Hope International
- Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA)
- Sleeping Giant Refugee Sponsoring Group
- Baycrest Foundation
- Regional Food Distribution Association, Thunder Bay
- IND DairyTech
- National Research Council's Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC-IRAP)
- Children's Wish Foundation
- Leadership Thunder Bay
- Thunder Bay Chamber of Commerce
- P.R.O. Kids
- The Jane Goodall Institute
- Ontario Trillium Foundation
- Northern Computer Innovations Ltd.
- Nortec Computers
- Hull's Family Bookstores
- Share the Warmth
- Cadbury's Chocolate
- Canadian Cancer Society
- Lake Superior News
- Bikes Without Borders
- Ride to Conquer Cancer
- Tour For Kids
- The Big-O Women's Mountain Bike Charity Event
- Beaver Valley 180
- Livelihood Development Africa
- Community Education Services (CES) Canada
- Free the Children
- The African Canadian Continuing Education Society
- Kenyan Community in Ontario
- WATOTO, Uganda
- Wipe Their Tears, Tanzania
- Eagle's Cry Life Centre
- New Life Ministries
- JC'EWASTE
- Faculty of Education, Queen's University, Kingston, ON
- Lake Superior Projects
- Research Edge LLC (Limited Liability Company)
- Canadian Teachers' Federation (CTF)
- Ontario Teachers' Federation (OTF)
- Community Living Thunder Bay
- Wesway Host Family
- Precious Bundles Children's Clothing Assistance Program
- Pathways to Education Canada
- Future Focus Foundation
- Kairos Canada
- Katimavik
- the host of additional church groups of various religious persuasions
Global Conscience Circle(GCC)/Cercle de la Conscience Globale(CCG) has an Office for information and a meeting place with respect to its cooperative members--Room 300, 3rd Floor, Chapple Building, 101 Syndicate Avenue North, Thunder Bay, Ontario, P7C3V4, Canada, Phone: (807) 622-9766.
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