"Shadows in Paradise" confronts society's willful blindness to homelessness and inequality. Through specific scenes and intimate observations, it explores how we normalize suffering while pursuing comfort. The arrangement builds from personal observation to wider social commentary, supporting a narrative that challenges our collective indifference. Each verse reveals another layer of contrast between privilege and poverty, speaking to anyone who's ever walked past suffering while scrolling through their phone. The song doesn't just criticize but calls for recognition of shared humanity.

Shadows In Paradise

David
David Seymour
Racist waste of Semen
Can’t they see
That you mean war?
David Seymour
You’re just a waste of semen
Can’t they see
That you mean war?
Racist evil
I’m just waiting
For you
Better hope
You don’t see me boy
David Seymour
You’re just a waste of semen
Can’t you see
There will be war!

DAVID SEMEN (david seymour)

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Social Change

Social Change - Doug & Jimi (Doug's Club Joint)

Make It Grow” is an empowering anthem about standing strong, speaking truth, and fostering positive change in the community. With uplifting vocals and an inspiring message, the song encourages resilience, unity, and action. Blending English and Spanish, it highlights the power of integrity, patience, and dedication in building a better future.

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Purpose of the Song:
This track serves as a call to action for those striving for justice, equity, and progress. It’s a reminder that change isn’t just something we hope for—it’s something we create. Through powerful lyrics and a dynamic melody, Make It Grow aims to uplift and inspire listeners to take a stand and be the change they wish to see.

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(Chorus)
Some people dream of change, but I’m here to make it grow (make it grow!)
Thought I’d hold my peace, but now it’s time to let it show,
Standing strong, moving forward, watch me rise, watch me go!
I’m standing proud, speaking clearly, letting everybody know,
Change is here, bienvenido, soy yo! (soy yo!)

(Verse 1)
At the table, speaking truth, let the stories unfold,
Voices coming together, now the future takes hold,
Building bridges, breaking silence, let the truth freely flow,
Every step that I’m taking helps the community grow.

(Chorus)
Some people dream of change, but I’m here to make it grow (make it grow!)
Thought I’d hold my peace, but now it’s time to let it show,
Standing strong, moving forward, watch me rise, watch me go!
I’m standing proud, speaking clearly, letting everybody know,
Change is here, bienvenido, soy yo! (soy yo!)

(Verse 2)
Staying patient, dedicated, working hard every day,
Guided by integrity, finding strength along the way,
Bringing people together, overcoming all doubt,
It’s a journey of justice, and that’s what I’m about.

(Bridge)
With each voice that’s uplifted, with each truth that we tell,
Building trust, building hope, that’s how communities excel.

(Chorus)
Some people dream of change, but I’m here to make it grow (make it grow!)
Thought I’d hold my peace, but now it’s time to let it show,
Standing strong, moving forward, watch me rise, watch me go!
I’m standing proud, speaking clearly, letting everybody know,
Change is here, bienvenido, soy yo! (soy yo!)

Make It Grow

Sue Cridge, founding director of The Connection, an SVA incubated venture developing educational leadership capacity, shares what drives her, how The Connection started and some of the moving highlights from its 10-year journey. She also speaks of its potential now it has transferred to The Smith Family. 
To read her article about The Connection's journey, go to: https://www.socialventures.org.au/our-impact/the-connection-building-leadership-capacity-in-education/

Passionate changemaker shares highlights from The Connection

This episode features IACD Chair Anna Clarke and former IACD trustee Anastasia Crickley, both based in Ireland.

Head to the IACD website to purchase the book on the standards, published in 2022 on Routledge: https://www.iacdglobal.org/books

There's a discount available for IACD members!

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The episode was produced for IACD by IACD member and Wales-based CD practitioner Russell Todd: russell@russelltodd.cymru

International Community Development Practice - Putting Ethics & Values into CD Practice

Lyrics
Verse 1
We'll be fighting for our rights Til Justice Comes,
And we'll wave our banners high Til Justice Comes.
We'll keep marching in the street, and we won't accept defeat.
We'll be drumming to one beat Til Justice Comes.
Justice Comes, Justice Comes!
We'll be fighting for our rights Til Justice Comes.

Verse 2
We'll be fighting for our rights Now Raise Your Voice,
And we'll wave our banners high Now Raise Your Voice.
We'll keep marching in the street, and we won't accept defeat.
We'll be drumming to one beat Now Raise Your Voice.
Raise Your Voice, Raise Your Voice!
We'll be fighting for our rights Now Raise Your Voice.

Verse 3
We'll be fighting for our rights So All Can Vote,
And we'll wave our banners high So All Can Vote.
We'll keep marching in the street, and we won't accept defeat.
We'll be drumming to one beat So All Can Vote.
All Can Vote, All Can Vote!
We'll be fighting for our rights So All Can Vote.

Verse 4
We'll be fighting for our rights And Peace will Come,
And we'll wave our banners high And Peace will Come.
We'll keep marching in the street, and we won't accept defeat.
We'll be drumming to one beat And Peace will Come.
Peace will Come, Peace will Come!
We'll be fighting for our rights And Peace will Come.

Verse 5
We'll be fighting for our rights 'Cause Love Prevails,
And we'll wave our banners high 'Cause Love Prevails.
We'll keep marching in the street, and we won't accept defeat.
We'll be drumming to one beat 'Cause Love Prevails.
Love Prevails, Love Prevails!
We'll be fighting for our rights 'Cause Love Prevails.

'Til Justice Comes

Why does child marriage still exist in nearly every U.S. state, and what can we do to stop it? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Donna Simmons on her new book Ashes to Flame: Transforming Trauma Into Purpose.

Moments with Marianne airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio affiliate! 

Donna Simmons is a wife, mother, author, and dedicated advocate for breaking cycles of generational trauma and supporting mental health recovery. Appointed by the Governor to the Kentucky Juvenile Justice Advisory Board, she collaborates with leaders across the state to reduce juvenile system involvement and strengthen protective factors for at-risk youth. A survivor of child abuse and exploitation, Donna’s personal journey fuels her mission to help others transform pain into purpose.   Her memoir, Ashes to Flame, chronicles her experience of survival and healing, encouraging others to uncover their own inner resilience. Donna’s story has been featured in Good Housekeeping, Glamour, NPR, PBS, and Fox News, among many others. She is a frequent speaker, trainer, and panelist at both national and international conferences, and has testified before legislative committees advocating for systemic change.  https://trauma2purpose.com/

For more show information visit:
www.MariannePestana.com

Ending Child Marriage - A Survivor's Mission for Change with Donna Simmons

This album people, experiences, hopes, loss, love, regrets, laments, smiles, frowns, failures and triumphs of ten years that has passed. Thanks for listening!
credits


Foundations EP

Better Off Alone

Secrets of Nesta

Secrets Of Nesta

Valerie (Cover)

Valerie

Live, Laugh, Love

2 Sides

One Love Generation

Enjoy the music.  Spread love.  Check out our record label Uge/Unity Gain at:
https://unitygainrecords.com and at: https://soundcloud.com/unitygainrecordings to hear our latest releases.

Community development is a practice-based profession and an academic discipline concerned with the organisation, education and empowerment of people within their communities and the International Association for Community Development (IACD) is the only global multi-disciplinary network for those who work in this field.

We are accredited with the U.N. and have members across the world. If you are a development agency manager, funder, fieldwork practitioner, academic, student or volunteer community activist and would like to connect with other community developers around the world, this is the network for you. Please take a look around our new website. And if you are not already a member, you can join us below

Music takes me to new worlds. Life is the best teacher. Writing about life is a challenge and experience is what guides me. Loves, pains, disappointments, sadness, joy, despair, hope, melancholy, happiness, all these feelings burn in my veins and make me create.
You all welcome to follow my journey.

way more on spotify etc than on here, run it x

#TTT

It's a movement. #MakeItGrow @FairSantaClara

Hey! We're The Selectones. We play a fresh blend of Reggae and Ska music to get you groovin'! Based out of the Chicagoland area, The Selectones are a quirky and distinctive group of musicians that spread positivity and good vibes through our songs!

Lineup:
Nic Jones - Guitars, Lead Vox
Michael Delaney - Bass
Ellis Wright - Saxophone, BGV
Patrick Wright - Trumpet, BGVs
Brennon Waaso - Keyboards, Synths, BGVs
Malik Temple - Drums, BGVs

In a single moment your life can change!  “Moments with Marianne” is a transformative hour that covers an endless array of topics with the ‘best of the best.’ Her guest are leaders in their fields, ranging from inspirational authors, top industry leaders, business and spiritual entrepreneurs.  Each guest is gifted, and a true visionary!  A recognized leader in her own work, and while teaching others to develop, refocus, and grow; Marianne will bring the best guest, and sometimes a special surprise.  Don’t miss this – you never know just which ‘moment’ will change your life forever.

Christine Winchester is a singer/songwriter who lives in the Philadelphia, PA area with her husband and music partner, David C. Perry. Together they have performed live together for years as Winchester/Perry. Please visit her Playlist page for collections of her most recent self-produced music. Christine is a fan of indie rock and modern pop music and strives to weave those production styles into her folky, story-telling lyrics. Her background in musical theater can't help but sneak out here and there, too. Her powerful vocal sound is reminiscent of singers of the past such as Linda Ronstadt, Carly Simon, Joni Mitchell, and Karen Carpenter, as well more modern voices such as Amy Mann, Alanis Morrisette, and Brandi Carlile.

SVA Quarterly podcasts share insights about effective practice in the social sector in Australia. Social Ventures Australia (SVA) is a not-for-profit organisation that works through innovation and collaboration to alleviate disadvantage so that all people and communities in Australia can thrive. 
socialventures.org.au #non-profit

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