http://www.shineglobal.org Transforming Children's Lives Through Film Thu, 02 Feb 2012 19:58:31 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en [caption id="attachment_1987" align="alignleft" width="270" caption="1-year-old America is already in the fields with her family -- what is in her future? The US House Small Business Subcommittee is holding a hearing to decide on 2/2/12. Still from The Harvest/La Cosecha."][/caption] The US House Small Business Subcommittee on Agriculture, Energy and Trade ... http://www.shineglobal.org/index.php/us-house-small-business-subcommittee-on-agriculture-energy-and-trade-holding-a-hearing-on-proposed-rules-to-protect-child-farmworkers-from-the-most-dangerous-tasks/ If you are interested in hosting a fundraiser for Shine Global or one of our films please contact us at 646-535-6703 or send an email to info@shineglobal.org http://www.shineglobal.org/index.php/1984/ [caption id="attachment_1981" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="LA Premier of Shine Global's The Harvest/La Cosecha"][/caption] 2011 was one of Shine’s richest yet in terms of artistic production and growth, and we want to take this opportunity to thank all the artists, our professional colleagues, and friends for their contributions. After four years, we finally released ... http://www.shineglobal.org/index.php/success-in-2011-and-the-new-projects-of-2012/ From Homeless to Science Champ to the State of the Union: Samantha Garvey Doesn't let her circumstances stand in the way of her dreams Not one to let her family’s homelessness keep her form reaching for her dreams, New York teen Samantha Garvey was named as a semifinalist for the ... http://www.shineglobal.org/index.php/from-homeless-to-science-champ-to-the-state-of-the-union/ Did you miss the Holiday Auction?  Well you're in luck!  We saved a few items for the New Year's auction happening now until Jan 19th on CharityBuzz.com You can have dinner with actor/writer/producer Mike O'Malley and tour the Paramount lot, go to one of your favorite comedy shows, get an interior ... http://www.shineglobal.org/index.php/new-years-auction/ By Phil Willon, Los Angeles Times December 16, 2011 A decade ago, Shyima Hall was smuggled into the United States as a 10-year-old slave, forced to cook and clean inside the home of a wealthy Irvine family and, at night, sleep on a squalid mattress in a windowless garage. On ... http://www.shineglobal.org/index.php/sold-into-slavery-by-her-family-now-hopes-to-fight-human-trafficking/ As the producers of THE HARVEST/LA COSECHA, we have always believed in the film’s potential classroom and service organization use in middle schools, [caption id="" align="alignright" width="145" caption="Download the PDF of the Companion Curriculum"][/caption] high schools and universities. With many years experience both teaching personally as well as working with middle ... http://www.shineglobal.org/index.php/the-harvestla-cosecha-companion-curriculum-now-available/ It's that time of year!  Shine Global's annual auction is here with one of a kind experiences and gifts you can't find anywhere else.  And these gifts are extra special-- not only are you getting that once in a lifetime experience but you are helping Shine Global fulfill our mission ... http://www.shineglobal.org/index.php/shine-global-annual-holiday-auction/ By Elizabeth Tornheim Most of Ralph John Perou’s photographs show celebrities living the high life. Bright lights, fancy cars, extravagant dresses. Yet, in his latest project, Perou focuses on homeless youth living in the United Kingdom. Perou was asked to photograph for the campaign, “Homelessness and the Arts,” a project led by ... http://www.shineglobal.org/index.php/homelessness-and-the-arts-using-media-to-raise-awareness-of-youth-homelessness-in-the-uk/ [caption id="attachment_1899" align="alignleft" width="200" caption="Victor, age 16, hauls up to 1500 lbs of tomatoes in a day in the heat of Florida's summer"][/caption] Shine Global is dedicated to ending the exploitation and abuse of children worldwide and in this pursuit we make films that raise awareness and effect change on behalf ... http://www.shineglobal.org/index.php/shine-global-submits-comments-on-the-dols-proposed-changes-to-child-labor-regulations/