Arte e Cultura
Path-breaking Environmental Initiatives Launched by Live to Love
Live to Love today announced two major initiatives for the promotion of environment preservation. It is spearheading a massive tree planting drive in Ladakh, India , on 29th October 2012 . Live to Love intends to plant 100,000 trees within half an hour, as a continuing effort for the "Million Tree Planting" initiative in one of the world's harshest terrains, the Himalayas. Upon completion, they will shatter their own Guinness World Record of 55,000 trees for "Most Trees Planted Simultaneously" set in October 2010 . Live to Love International is a network of international non-profit organizations founded by His Holiness the Gyalwang Drukpa, spiritual head of Drukpa Buddhists.
His Holiness the Gyalwang Drukpa, speaking on the latest developments said, " ."
Arjun Pandey , Live to Love India's newly appointed chairperson said, " ."
Many individuals and corporates are whole-heartedly participating in the awareness campaign. Live to Love called out for donations for the tree plantation initiative through its various chapters across the world. Donations are possible through www.Live2Love.org.
Arjun further added, " ."
Additionally, Live to Love is collaborating with the Sri Lankan government on the Eco-Pad Yatra in Sri Lanka in December 2012 . This walking pilgrimage spans 30 days and over 500 kilometres. His Holiness will lead a team of more than 2000 monks, nuns and volunteers from around the globe on this 'nature journey'. Participants in this walking pilgrimage will visit various holy sites in Sri Lanka , blessed by the holy saints. Volunteers from across the world are registering for this journey. Registration and information for this 6 walking pilgrimage is available online at: http://walking.drukpa.com
Live to Love has been at the forefront of various initiatives:
About Live to Love:
Live to Love is an international network of non-profit organizations founded by His Holiness the Gyalwang Drukpa to create and support lasting solutions to modern problems. The organization focuses on education, environmental protection, medical services and cultural preservation.
Live to Love's impacts the following regions: Bhutan , France , Germany , India , Malaysia , Mexico , Nepal , Peru , Poland , Singapore , Spain , Switzerland , Taiwan , Vietnam , UK, and USA .
About Arjun Pandey :
Arjun Pandey is a change driver. He is a young and talented environmentalist and documentary filmmaker with 15+ years of experience. He has produced and directed several documentary films on wildlife, environment and social issues and has won various national and international awards for his work. His focused interest in social developmental project has ensured that he plays an active role in empowering change through active use of both visual and non-visual mediums, bringing them to the people in a very simple, thought-provoking and action-oriented manner.
He has been part of 7 successful campaigns to bring about proactive change - 5 campaigns have been on environment and wildlife and 2 on health. He has undertaken activities for leading global organisations like World Bank, World Health Organisation, etc., along with numerous state and central government organisations.
He has numerous national and international Awards to his credit, including:
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