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What is Hooked? Hooked is a student based, Not-For-Profit organisation. We operate as a trans-Tasman network advocating for Fair Trade ( link to the Fair Trade Page) products, policies and principles. The core objective of Hooked is to raise awareness of and increase demand in educational institutions and the wider community for global economic justice. This is primarily done through the ongoing promotion of and campaign for Fairtrade Certified products such as coffee, tea and chocolate. Hooked is endorsed and supported by Oxfam Australia Fair Trade Association of Australia and New Zealand (FTAANZ). We seek to create a unified and well-resourced student network, through both coordinating and assisting existing groups and aiding in the formation of new ones. Hooked is helping to leverage the student demand for Fairtrade products in negotiations with catering companies and cafes. Through our website and campaigning materials, such as T-shirts, information guides, DVDs and postcards, we seek to serve as an information resource for fair trade advocates. Our Core Values - Seek justice- have an earnest hunger for fairness and equality - Stop doing wrong- commit to being ethical consumers - Learn to do good- actively educate ourselves in truth - Denounce the oppressor- denounce institutions, corporations and individuals which violate human rights - Defend the powerless- apply time, energy and money on fighting injustice - Plead for the unheard- be a voice for the poor, powerless and oppressed

URL

http://www.hooked.org.au

Last update

2 years 10 weeks ago

July 2, 2006

22:49

International development forum & film night

We have some exciting news regarding the International Development Forum and we need you to book as soon as possible!

http://australia.newhopeint.org/idforum.html

On the night we will have an exclusive pre-screening of the "Scared Sacred" documentary by award winning director Velcrow Ripper (you're right, that couldn't possibly be a real name). Velcrow is confirmed to be present on the night and will give a Q&A session about his documentary after the movie, as if there aren't already enough good reasons to attend (listed below!).

The only thing is, we need to confirm we have the numbers attending to make it worth his while! We need you to book or let us know that you are interested by Wednesday July 5th.

Other good reasons to attend:

Presentations from Dr Matthew Clarke (RMIT) and Daniel Almagor (Engineers Without Borders)
Opportunity to network with representatives from NGOs including Oxfam, Australian Volunteers International (AVI), Engineers Without Borders (EWB), Ethika and many others. This is a good networking opportunity for future jobs and getting an understanding of the industry!
Networking with other International Development Students from universities around Melbourne. Ever noticed what amazing things all the other students out there are doing?

What are the details:

Venue Nova Cinema, 380 Lygon St, Carlton
Date Thursday, 10 Aug 2006, 6pm
Price $20 per person
All proceeds to go to a teacher training center in Cameroon, SENTTI.

What is the movie about?
http://australia.newhopeint.org/scaredsacred.html

Please feel free to invite friends and pass this invitation on! :)

How do I book?

Online bookings:
http://australia.newhopeint.org/idforum.html

Other options:
There is a booking form attached that you can use. This can be returned with payment in person to a representative, to the RMIT Postgraduate office or by mail.

The RMIT postgraduate office is located at the Swanston St Campus, building 8, level 6.

For any questions regarding bookings or for further information please email bookings@newhopeint.org

If you are unable to make a payment for any reason, please email us and we will contact you to arrange payment later.