Take to the Sea

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A research and multi-media initiative. An fD-affiliated project.

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Between the northern and southern coasts of the Mediterranean there exists a paradox. While opportunities abound in the north, an aspiring and eager youth population remains restricted in the south. Overcoming this gap under the new political world order is reduced to a smuggling trip using overloaded, unprepared fishing boats that circulate from the north coast of Egypt to destinations in southern Europe.

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Additional Take to the Sea project-generated articles 1 Reply

Started by Todd Lester. Last reply by Antwuan Wallace Aug 17, 2010.

Aprill 22 - Take to the Sea - Egyptian Irregular Economic Migration to Europe through the Mediterranean Sea

Started by Gabriela Barros De Luca Apr 15, 2009.

Take to the Sea journalism and supporting research 1 Reply

Started by ARJ Admin. Last reply by Todd Lester Mar 18, 2009.

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Comment by Todd Lester on April 15, 2009 at 9:29pm: Here is an interesting article entitled: Dying to live

With illegal immigration on the rise, Gihan Shahine delves into the lives of those ready to die in the process - http://weekly.ahram.org.eg/2008/885/fo1.htm

Comment by Todd Lester on April 10, 2009 at 1:28pm: Update on Take to the Sea (March 16 - April 10:

- March 16-21: An announcement of 'Take to the Sea' report and documentary April 22nd launch was made (by flier) at Sharjah Biennale and Art Dubai
- March 24: Meeting convened w/ Swiss Embassy to request finishing funds for animation portion of Take to the Sea project; $1,000-2,000 was discussed
- March 27: Finalization of UN/EU grant proposal which included bulk of TttS animation and community engagement costs; deadline made
- March 29: Meeting of Artkhana principal (Alexandria-based animation house) and TttS researcher to discuss usage of potential Swiss funding; it was determined that a storyboarding workshop would take place in Summer 09 during which the researchers would work w/ the animators to increase understanding of complex issues pertaining to nautical economic migration as well as an open event to raise public awareness of these issues ... all in the process of completing the animation film storyboard
- April 1: UN/EU grant office requested further audited documentation from Artkhana; documentation not available b/c their project is quite new
- April 1-10: Two alternate fiscal sponsors identified
- April 13: Radio Interview (link forthcoming)

Comment by ARJ Admin on March 15, 2009 at 9:28am: See a flier featuring Take to the Sea

Comment by ARJ Admin on March 15, 2009 at 9:15am: Come to the premiere of Take to the Sea on April 22, 2009 in Cairo, Egypt!
http://freedimensional.ning.com/events/take-to-the-sea-premiere