ABOUT Poland has a unique countryside - with very rich wild nature, beautiful landscapes, well-preserved cultural traditions and many good farmers who love their work. It is a national treasure. However decisions now being made may dramatically and seriously degrade the life and appearance of the Polish countryside over the next few years. The protection of the Polish countryside is not only a vital issue for Poland but for individuals and organizations in other countries as well. In order to help realize the goal of protecting our countryside, we created the International Coalition to Protect the Polish Countryside (ICPPC). This coalition was initiated by 41 organizations from 18 countries.
The ICPPC directors are: Jadwiga Lopata from Poland, the Polish initiator of the ICPPC and President of ECEAT-Poland (the European Centre for Ecological Agriculture and Tourism-Poland), a member of ASHOKA-Innovators for the Public. Jadwiga is the owner of a small organic farm.
Sir Julian Rose is a farmer, forester, writer and social entrepeneur. He is an early UK pioneer of organic farming methods, commencing the conversion of his UK farm in 1975. He started out as an actor and teacher in holistic thinking, before taking on the management of the Hardwick Estate, a family property in South Oxfordshire. Julian has served on many national committees concerned with the British rural economy. He has advised government and founded three organisations specifically related to helping protect and advance the needs of family farms and quality foods. He broadcasts and writes extensively and is the author of a book entitled "Changing Course for Life - Local Solutions to Global Problems" (Publication Jan. 2009) - read more about the book on http://www.changingcourseforlife.info/
Huge efforts has been made to create a national and international campaign to protect the Polish countryside. Real gains have been made. 480 polish and international organizations representing over 30 million people have been supporting ICPPC and have signed its "CHATER 21 - Manifesto for the Polish Countryside 21st Century". In April 2002, ICPPC was awarded the Goldman Prize - Ecological Nobel - for its international campaign to protect the Polish, small, family farms. In June 2002, ICPPC's headquarters in Stryszow were visited by H.R.H. the Prince of Wales.
We therefore urge you to join us in supporting the battle to save Poland's countryside. Winning this battle will not only help Poland, but will also strongly influence agricultural policies in the whole of Europe and the world.
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If you would like to make a donation to ICPPC we would be most greatful...
Donation to activities of ICPPC: BANK MILLENNIUM S.A. O/MILLENNIUM ul. Kopernika 36/40 00-924 Warszawa SWIFT code: BIGBPLPWXXX account (USD) number: 62 1160 2202 0000 0000 28354631 the account owner: FUNDACJA ICPPC
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