We just returned from a wonderful dinner.  The china chapters, Asian Liver Center staff, and other invited guests had a chance to meet and talk with Mr. and Mrs. Ping & Amy Chao.  They just arrived from Beijing today at 2:30pm but had great energy and enthusiasm for the youth and projects of hepatis B in China.  People had a chance to enjoy the wonderful French-Vietnamese cuisine in Los Altos downtown's Beausejour.  They mingled, laughed, and had a good time.  Once again, thank you Ping and Amy for your thoughtfulness and care.  Here is a photo from the night.

A few weeks ago on Sunday, October 18th, 2009, our EV team held a fun interactive webinar with the TeamHBV US chapter leaders.  The webinar's purpose is to introduce them to the main features of East Villagers and guide the chapter leaders through how to use the features for the conference and for their chapters after the conference. The TeamHBV chapter leaders were engaged and asked many good questions. Big thanks to Jian Zheng Amanda Wong and Derek Chen for helping to facilitate the 30 members who participated in the webinar.  Thank you Mr. Chao for his guest speech at the webinar. Thanks Peter for helping host the webinar.

A few days ago, myself and YanYan Zhang conducted an in-person training for the TeamHBV China Chapters at Stanford University all in Chinese.  It was 3 hours long but because everyone was so engaged and asked so many good questions, it felt like we were only there for one hour.  Although, EV tools are made to be easy to use by any younger generation internet user, we found it necessary through our past case studies, to hold EV training and walk through specific functions and allow the users to try it for themselves on the spot.  Watching a video ad or reading about East Villagers's many features is one thing (it could give you an idea that this is another social networking site), but trying out the tools is antoher thing.  Users tend to realize the difference and advanced customizations EV has made for nonprofit organizations alone while taking some time to explore all the features on the site. The key is seeing it for yourself! We went through a detailed walk-through of the site because we found that many partners, if they have not actually tried out the EV tools for themselves, it will be harder to see the benefits of using a new site and tool.  And so was the case for the China chapters. After they tried out and saw how fun it could be, they were excited to bring this site to their local chapters back in their home country.

Here are some photos from the training. Enjoy!

Meet the participants of the EV Training at Stanford.

East Villagers training for TeamHBV China Chapters at Stanford University

Students discussing with each other what it'll mean to use social media to do good in China.

We had the participants interact with each other and come up with their video plan.  This is one of the many enthusiastic groups excited to film their videos.

Another team recording their videos and sharing their stories.

Excited and having fun to share their stories!

I had a great time meeting you all.  I wish you all the best in your endeavors to spread Hepatitis B awareness. --Nancy

Click here to watch the winning video.  Will be announced tonight at the Dinner hosted by the Chao Foundation.

We want to thank the Ping & Amy Chao Family Foundation for sponsoring the EV Flip Camcorders.  We also appreciate the strategic partnership between East Villagers, Chao Foundation, and Flip Pure Digital Technology LLC. Ping and Amy's endless support for web 2.0 technology, media, and social justice among the young generation is making great impact. We truly believe that we can bring the first-hand experiences to people all around the world to effect positive change.  East VIllagers will use these flip camcorders to share the priceless life-changing moments on the field.  This will allow our volunteers, chapters, and partners to record these experiences and share these first-hand experiences with the EV Global community.  Once again, thank you Chao Foundation and Flip Video! Look here as we unveil the camcorders. -- EV Team

The Flip Ultra Camcorders in their boxes.

Ta da!

Our Partners, the Asian Liver Center and TeamHBV, will be using these Flip camcorders to share their conference experience with you. Stay tuned for an amazing weekend!

Join us for the First Annual TeamHBV Collegiate Conference livestreamed on www.eastvillagers.org!

For an archive of livestreamed videos, please visit http://www.youtube.com/eastvillagers

To watch and participate in the conference, simply sign up for East Villagers.

1. Tweet #teamhbv directly on East Villagers (next to the livestream, all in one window).

2. Watch the entire conference on East Villagers Home Page.

3. Microblog through EV MicroBlog, EV Twitter.

4. Blog and be featured on the home page.

5. Share your thoughts on the EV Forum

6. Follow participant's photo and video blogs.

7. Actively watch and support your local chapters by earning points for the EV Thanksgiving Points Challenge!

8. Invite your friends to watch the conference live, help earn points for your local chapters, and spread Hepatis B awareness.

9. TeamHBV Conference participants will video blog using EV Flip Camcorders sponsored by the Ping & Amy Chao Family Foundation. Stay tuned for their stories.

Let's go!

Note: iPhone users can watch the livestreaming directly on their iPhone: http://www.ustream.tv/blog/2009/01/19/ustream-is-in-the-apple-app-store/

Hillsong's film about justice is coming out in theaters tomorrow! It's a one-night event with a live performance by Hillsong (broadcasted in theatres) followed by their social justice documentary "We're All In This Together"

EVENT OVERVIEW
On Wednesday, November 4th, popular Australian musical sensation Hillsong United will appear LIVE on movie screens across the US for an exclusive One Night Event featuring a performance by the internationally recognized worship band and their much-anticipated documentary THE I HEART REVOLUTION: WE’RE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER, hosted from Australia.

This one-night event will begin with a LIVE intro by Hillsong United’s lead singer Joel Houston, followed by the band performing from their church in Sydney and conclude with the worldwide debut of their cause-based documentary telling the stories of justice, compassion, and mercy around the globe.

INDIVIDUAL TICKETS
Enter your zip code above to purchase Individual Tickets. Tickets are also available at participating theatre box offices. Click here for a list of all participating theatres.

GROUP TICKETS - 3 Options
1) Box Office – go to your local theatre Box Office to purchase group tickets. Click here for a list of all participating theatres.

2) Online – Use the “Buy Tickets” function above to purchase group tickets. Maximum quantity limits per participating theatre and additional theatre transaction fees may apply.

3) Discounted – discounted group tickets are only available at Goodrich Quality, National Amusement, Hollywood and Loeks theatres. Click here for more information.

PRIVATE EVENTS
Click here to inquire about hosting a Private Event in a participating theatre.

EVENT DETAILS
Hillsong United has sold out their live shows across the US! Don't miss your chance to see them in cinemas along with the premiere of WE’RE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER on the big screen Wednesday, November 4, 2009 at 7:30 PM ET / 6:30 PM CT / 5:30 PM MT and time delayed to 8PM PT.

The I Heart Revolution
For 3 Years, Hillsong United traveled with a documentary and production team to record the worship experiences, culture, and history of young people around six major regions of the world. WITH HEARTS AS ONE was released in 2008. WE’RE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER the eagerly awaited documentary is about the movement, a call-to-action. It’s about you, and how you can get involved.

About Hillsong United
Hillsong United originally was the youth movement in Hillsong Church out of Australia.  In 1999 United recorded their first Album – Everyday, and has since recorded 7 albums, including “All Of The Above” and “Tear Down the Walls” – both of which released as no.1 in the USA Billboard charts in the top Christian category.

In 2003 Hillsong United started a global journey by traveling to Canada and performing at some of the major youth conferences all over the nation. They now have emerged as a very popular international musical group with a diverse, youthful following across the world. They support social justice movement, with huge emphasis on their music (Christian Contemporary) paving the path for support around poverty, natural disaster relief, equality, human rights and health issues affecting the world.