Today marks the 40th anniversary of Earth Day -- for a good perspective on the missions and challenges the Earth faces today compared to 1970, check out this Washington Post story.
Today also effectively marks the start of the Oxfam Action Corps' second year in Austin!
Amy Loper and I were recently selected by Oxfam America to be Austin's Action Corps leaders for the coming year, taking the reigns from Charmagne Coston who did an incredible job with the group in its first year. We're happy to afford Charmagne a bit of a breather and fortunate to still have her commitment and dedication to the group!
Earlier this month, Amy and I travelled to Washington, D.C. for four days of non-stop training with Oxfam America staff and leaders from the other Action Corps cities. It was an inspiring experience that left Amy and I ready to further Oxfam's causes in central TX.
The trip was capped off by a visit to Capitol Hill where Amy and I met with the offices of Sen. Hutchison and Sen. Cornyn, as well as Rep. Doggett (25th District) and Rep. Smith (21st District) to present our case for funding international adaptation.
We have much more exciting news and plans we look forward to sharing with you in the near future as we demonstrate to the rest of the country and the world the power and passion Austinites possess!
-Misha
