About Light Millennium - 2005

Welcome the Light Millennium 5th Anniversary...
This is an open platform for Greatness in Humanity.
YOU ARE THE SOUL OF LIGHT MILLENNIUM...
A global multi-media alternative platform
http://lightmillennium.org

Philosophy

Light Millennium is built on the first article of the United States Bill of Rights: Freedom of Speech.  It invites citizens of the world to submit in an appropriate artistic medium ideas and experiences that will help foster better understanding and connections between people of different cultures and beliefs.  LM will publish without censorship writings, images and music that promote the well-being of the world and its inhabitants.

History

Light Millennium was introduced on the web in August 1999 as a global platform inviting individuals to represent themselves and their communities. in January 2000, LM brought in multi-volunteer participation, and was formally incorporated on July 17, 2001. Individuals or organizations that share the same objectives as LM are encouraged to participate in our platform as writers, researchers, editors, activity organizers, and fundraisers. Contributors range from 7 to 90 years old, come from all over the world and from various disciplines. More than 5 years LM has upheld the philosophy that all ideas can stand side by side as long as we respect and have a tolerance for each other, for other ideas, cultures, and religions.

Funding

LM is Charitable & Public Benefit organization, and has relied on %100 volunteer works, and inkinds sponsorships based on pubic events. Up to date, LM has been formed and developed on the voluntary efforts of its founder and supporters, supplemented (to date) by four fundraising efforts.

Achievements

The organization has e-published 15 issue issues of Light Millennium in English, 9 issues of ISIK BINYILI in Turkish, 2 issues of Turkish Greek Synergy in English and Turkish, and since 2000 organized several events including panels, conferences, special screenings, literary readings, poetry events (4), story nights( 2), campaigns (For Fügen Gülertekin & Tsunami/Sri Lanka) Also, The Light Millennium TV series broadcasts monthly independent programs on arts, culture, "freedom of expression", peace and global issues at Queens Public TV.

Comment

"What is especially interesting is that she (Light Millennium) publishes articles by people with great experience and provocative points of view," Kinzer said to Queens Chronicle newspaper (March 25, 2004).. "Many private Web sites and blogs are filled with one person's ramblings. Light Millennium is the opposite of that. It's an increasingly sophisticated online magazine that provides insights that people won't find in many other places."

The Future

The Internet is one of the main platforms for creating global connections. LM started with a core audience of Turks and Turkish-Americans and provided a link to a global community of thinkers interested in peace, humanatarian issues, dialogue and international cooperation. In recent editions the audience has broadened and contributions are now received from all over the world. 

Historically, Turkey has been a bridge between Europe and Asia; between Islam and Christianity; between Democracy and Religion. Bringing those old Turkish traditions to the Internet LM has the potential to be a bridge for humanity, spreading the message of peace and tolerance to all cultures and all countries.

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