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New Partner Organizations Added
November 25, 2009
EcoJoia has added Help Elephants and In Defense of Animals as our new partners! EcoJoia merchandise sales for these two new partners will directly benefit their campaigns and initiatives in animal rights, protection, and conservation.
Ric O’Barry and Ben Stiller on Larry King Live
November 18, 2009
Ric O’Barry, star of The Cove, along with Ben Stiller will be on Larry King Live Thanksgiving Day discussing Save Japan Dolphins. He will also be wearing a shirt created for him by EcoJoia. Be sure not to miss the interview on Thanksgiving!
The Cove in Top 15 for Oscar Race
November 18, 2009
The Cove, documentary about EcoJoia partner Save Japan Dolphins, has made the cut to the top 15 for the 2009 Oscar race!
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EcoJoia in Antarctica
November 06, 2009
EcoJoia customer Jeff wears the End It Tee in support of Save Japan Dolphins at McMurdo Station in Antarctica! Send photos of yourself wearing EcoJoia products in your home town to (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address), and be sure to let us know your location.
New York Times Article
October 29, 2009
The New York Times reports the Japanese citizens that saw The Cove at the Tokyo Film Festival are not in support of the Taiji dolphin drives and were previously unaware of the dangers of mercury-heavy dolphin meat.
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EcoJoia Fund’s 1st Kiva Loan
October 04, 2009
The 1st Kiva microloan has been made to Yovany in Peru by the EcoJoia Fund. Yovany’s Kiva profile:
Yovany is a member of the Lila Communtiy Bank. She is a 36-year-old married mother of two children. Yovany makes a living making typical bread products such as biscuits, an activity she carries out from an oven she rents. Her sales are by order and she also sends her products to the city of Lima. Yovany is requesting a loan of 2000 soles (approximately $700), which she plans to invest in the purchase of flour, coconut and cinnamon. Yovany’s dreams are for her children to be successful and to finish building her home.
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Ry in Japan Travelog
September 23, 2009
Visit EcoJoia’s Blog for EcoJoia co-owner Ry’s travelog while he is in Japan saving dolphins and whales with Save Japan Dolphins.
EcoJoia Co-owner Ry is off to Japan with Save Japan Dolphins!
September 22, 2009
EcoJoia’s co-owner Ry left for Japan today with the Save Japan Dolphins team to help put the pressure back on for ending dolphin slaughters and whaling. We are wishing him a safe journey and the best dolphin saving abilities!
A Positive Message from Japan
September 22, 2009
Tokyo Film Festival jury chief Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu stated: “I hope this film is exposed and as many others, and that it will generate some emotions and reflections that trigger discussions and conscience in order to put an end to the horrifying dolphin slaughter, which is now going on.” I am amazed and heartened by Mr. Inarritu’s support. - Ric O’Barry
Amazing support for The Cove from the country under world-wide scrutiny for their dolphin and whaling practices!
Tokyo Film Fest Agrees to Screen The Cove
September 16, 2009
The Tokyo International Film Festival has just agreed to screen The Cove due to international criticism of their prior decision to reject the controversial film from the festival.
Read the article in TIME
