"350 Dreamers" invites dreams for global healing October 23-24, 2009

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350 Dreamers: Inviting dreamers everywhere to join together to envision global healing

On the night of October 23, 2009 all of us will dream. So why not dedicate that dream for global healing? This has been author, educator and poet, Tzivia Gover's vision and so “350 Dreamers” was born: A global network of people who are using the power of dreams to take action and raise awareness about the negative effects of global climate change. The goal is to invite at least 350 dreamers to dedicate their dreams to global healing on the night of October 23rd and into the morning of October 24th, 2009 as part of 350.org’s day of world-wide action.

The project began in April, after Gover heard Bill McKibben, environmental author and founder of 350.org, speak at a local college. McKibben’s 350.org is an international campaign dedicated to creating an equitable global climate treaty that lowers carbon dioxide below 350 parts per million, the number that leading scientists say is the safe upper limit for carbon dioxide in our atmosphere. 350.org is coordinating an international day of action on October 24th at hundreds of places around the world - from the Taj Mahal to the Great Barrier Reef, with the intention of sparking a global movement that will unite the public, media, and political leaders behind the 350 goal.

After hearing McKibben’s call for creative projects, Gover, who has long been interested in dreams, came up with the idea of inviting people worldwide to use the power of their minds to help create change. She started “350 Dreamers” on April 11, 2009, by launching a Facebook page and blog. By the next day just three people had signed on — but today, more than 370 dreamers from around the world, including, Argentina, Belgium, Canada, Croatia, Denmark, Iran, Israel, Japan, Mexico, Panama, Puerto Rico, The United States and Wales, among others, have joined the effort.

The members of “350 Dreamers” run the gamut from those who have trouble recalling their dreams to internationally-recognized dream experts and authors.Gover says of the project,  “They say 2 heads are better than one – so just think what 350 minds dreaming together can achieve.”

Tzivia Gover, Founder of "350 Dreamers"

For more information: People interested in learning more about the project can join “350 Dreamers” on Facebook, or visit www.350dreamers.wordpress.com.