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OpEPA is a Colombian non-profit organization that reconnects children and youth with the Earth so that they act in an environmentally sustainable manner. Through this reconnection, children and youth may become agents in reducing environmental degradation and promoting a more sustainable generation of decision makers. Their educational experiences integrate ecological, social, economic, and cultural aspects, producing attitudes and actions directed to preserve the environment. OpEPA aims to promote a better understanding and enjoyment of the cultural, ethnic and natural diversity of our world, and to create an awareness of the necessity of preserving this diversity. KGNU’s Elena Klaver spoke with Mateo.

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In Boulder County, over 549 individuals have been diagnosed with HIV/AIDS. The goal of the Boulder County Public Health (BCPH) HIV/STI Outreach Program is to prevent the spread of HIV and other sexually transmitted infections to at-risk populations. BCPH provides rapid HIV antibody testing to any member of the public that requests it. The test used is the Uni-Gold Recombigen HIV antibody test. It is a ten-minute finger-stick test that is 99.8% accurate when taken after three months from potential exposure. Testing is provided confidentially or anonymously. Carol Helwig at Boulder County Public Health spoke with KGNU’s Forrest Young-Taft.

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ISSSEEM brings together scientists, physical health professionals, spiritual leaders and educators to refine and integrate spiritual practices with scientific knowledge for the use of subtle energies in medical therapies. CEO Denise Lewis Premschak talks about the various disciplines coming together and the use of meditation in healing practices to host Nikki Kayser. Author Dr. Dossey will be a guest speaker at this year’s conference.

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Once upon a time in Boulder, Colorado

Circa April 2006, a handful of young bike enthusiasts and advocates happened upon each other almost by accident. A few of folks knew each other casually and some of us had less than successful prior attempts at starting bike organizations, but each one has a huge passion for bikes and lots o’ big ideas. They all had different plans for bringing the magic of a bicycle to our community and making bikes affordable to everyone in our community. Find out more as  KGNU’s Beth Bartel catches up with Sue Prant about Bike To Work Day.

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Refugee crises left unattended threaten stability around the world. There are 41.2 million refugees and internally displaced people and 12 million stateless people living in limbo without citizenship rights. People forced from their homes by conflict are among the world’s most vulnerable and they all have individual stories of loss, heartache and survival. Refugees International advocates for lifesaving assistance and protection for displaced people and promotes solutions to displacement crises. KGNU’s ForrestYoung-Taft speaks with Tatiana Maxwell, board member.

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The Rocky Mountain Children’s Law Center was founded in 1981 to address the lack of quality legal representation for abused and neglected children in Colorado. Without effective legal advocacy, these children were drifting in foster care for years on end, not receiving the physical and mental health care they needed, and often subjected to dangerous living conditions. KGNU’s Veronica Lingo sat down with Shari Shink, Founder and Executive Director to find out more about why she started the center in 1981.

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The Ten Year Plan to End Homelessness was adopted in 2005. Since then, the unified approach has helped Denver’s homeless regain control of their lives. Amber Callender is Executive Director of Denver’s Road Home . She spoke with KGNU’s Veronica Lingo about why she is so passionate about helping the homeless of Denver.

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When the people at the DaVinci Institute decided to launch a coworking space for its members, their goal was to take the best elements of a coffee shop (social, energetic, creative) and the best elements of a workspace (productive, functional) and combine them with a training center, conference room, and a vault.  The Vault is a coworking space designed for telecommuting professionals, freelancers, consultants, entrepreneurs, revolutionary thinkers, small business owners, and more. Deb and Tom Frey chat about the work of the DeVinci Institute with host Nikki Kayser.

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Colorado Ballet’s Department of Education & Outreach has been serving in-need students, teachers, families, people with disabilities, and lifelong learners in Colorado for over ten years. KGNU’s Hope Barrone-Falk spoke with Anne O’Connor, Director of Education & Outreach.

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Stephanie Riggs is passionate about the plight of women and children in the Democratic Republic of Congo. She is coordinating the Run for the Congo in Denver and explains to host Nikki Kayser why the world needs to pay attention to the rape and pillage that so going on in the pursuit of precious minerals.