Media Features

If you have any media inquiries, please contact christina.wu@globalafc.org.

Click here to view the ‘Riding to Break the Cycle 2008′ Media Kit.

June 3, 2008 - The Province, British Columbia

14 year-old Jake Duvall of Victoria and 18 year-old Bo Palmer of North Vancouver were praised in The Province newspaper for their achievements in winning a Young Agents Award from Global Agents for Change. The high school students will each receive $750 for their humanitarian projects, and be linked up with the university students and young professionals of Global Agents for Change.
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May 19, 2008 - RipTV - Riport

Adam Kebede was interviewed by RipTV for his exciting summer plan to take part in the Riding to Break the Cycle 2008. As a former “bicycle cab” driver, Adam looks forward to being on the road with his new Norco ‘Kwest’. It was noted that Bikes on the Drive has been very supportive in helping RTBTC 2008 cyclists to secure bikes for their journey.
Read the article & see Adam’s video

May 7, 2008 - The Mississauga News - Mississauga, Ontario

Phillipe Murphy was recently recognized in his hometown of Mississauga for his participation in the upcoming Riding to the Break the Cycle 2008. The article mentions Phillipe’s garage sale on May 10th, 2008 at his house to raise funds for the cycling trip.
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March 25, 2008 - SFU Online Learning Community Website - Burnaby

In a recent interviewed with Simon Fraser University, Christina Wu reveals how her involvement with the organization began as “an extension of her passion for her field of study [in marketing and communications].” Details about the Global Agents for Change, the upcoming Riding to Break the Cycle and other events and initiatives are also mentioned.
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March, 2008 - United Nations Website Feature

Global AFC is featured in the UN Works section of the website as an innovative organization capable of creating an immediate impact as the world strives to meet the Un Millenium Development Goals. UN Works puts a human face on the work of the UN by exploring global issues through the personal stories of people and their communities.
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March, 2008 - Spirit of Vancouver Website, Vancouver Board of Trade

Jennifer Liu writes about the explosive growth of Global Agents for Change for The Vancouver Board of Trade in their “Spirit Feature”, on the Spirit of Vancouver website
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December 11-18, 2007 - Business in Vancouver Magazine, White Edition (British Columbia)
In an interview conducted from Prague while speaking at a UN Symposium on Philanthropy 2.0, Shawn Smith discusses the role of business in finding solutions to international development issues in response to recent comments by Stephen Lewis, former UN Special Envoy for AIDS.
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Fall 2007 - Communique (British Columbia)
Christina Wu speaks about building relationships during her co-op work term and how it has helped her with managing media relations for Global Agents for Change. Communique is the newsletter for the SFU Faculty of Communication’s Co-op Program.
Read the article (Page 6 & 7)

November 21, 2007 - Lupa (Prague, Czech Republic)
This Czech online publication featured Shawn Smith and others’ participation in a UN Conference in Prague focused on web 2.0 and its impact on philanthropy, microfinance, P2P charities, and new business models.
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November 15, 2007 - The Tyee (British Columbia)
In this online publication, the Global Agents for Change - University’s Microcredit Challenge was showcased. Sean Peters discusses the SFU/UBC Challenge, and his thoughts on microcredit and its power to alleviate poverty.
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November 2007 - aq Magazine (British Columbia)
In Simon Fraser University’s aq magazine, Shawn Smith and other members of Agents of Change are featured under “Alumni Watching” for their work in microcredit lending and the recent 2007 bike tour to Tijuana, Mexico.
Read the article (Page 28)

November 1-8, 2007 - Georgia Straight (Vancouver)
Shawn Smith, president of Global Agents for Change discusses recent projects including Riding to Break the Cycle 2007 and most recently Global Agents for Change’s university program and Microcredit Challenge established by Sean Peters, SFU business student.
Read the article (Page 47 & 49)

October 31, 2007 - Burnaby Now (Burnaby)
Christina Wu discusses the success of Riding to Break the Cycle 2007 and Anna Zaleska, potential 2008 rider and volunteer talks about her current involvement in Global Agents for Change.

September 13, 2007 - SFU Viewbook 2008 (British Columbia)
Shawn Smith, Christina Wu, Sean Peters, Amy Vandervelde, Jeremy Ratcliffe and Aaron Cawker were featured for their involvement in Global Agents for Change and Riding to Break the Cycle 2007. The Viewbook is a tool for undergraduate student recruitment at Simon Fraser University (SFU).
Read the 2008 Viewbook (Page 18 & 19)

July 2, 2007 - CBC Radio Early Edition (Canada)
Sean Peters is interviewed on the success of Riding to Break the Cycle 2007 and future plans for Global Agents for Change.

June 30, 2007 - CBC Radio French (Canada)
Shawn Smith discusses the recent Riding to Break the Cycle ‘07 and answers microcredit questions.

June 29, 2007 - CKNW 980 and News 1130 (Vancouver)
Shawn Smith talks about Global Agents for Change and the recently completed Riding to Break the Cycle 2007 tour.

June 27, 2007 - KIVA Podcast (San Francisco)
Shawn Smith talks with Kiva about the successes and challenges of Riding to Break the Cycle 2007.
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May 26, 2007 - SFist.com (San Francisco)
SFist Photo: From Canada to Mexico by Bike
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May 17, 2007 - Simon Fraser University News Online (Burnaby)
Riding to Break the Cycle
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May 4, 2007 - The Daily Star Magazine (Dhaka, Bangladesh)
Global Agents for Change’s first major fundraiser for microcredit garners attention in a major Bangladeshi publication.

May 4-6, 2007 - Metro: Weekend (Vancouver)
B.C. to Mexico
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May 4, 2007 - 24 Hour (Vancouver)
It’s Long Way South
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May 3, 2007 - CKNW 980 (Vancouver)
Christina Wu discusses Riding to Break the Cycle 2007, the microcredit cause and the plan for the next five and half weeks on the road.

April 2007 - Vancouverboardoftrade.com - Spirit of Vancouver
Riding to Break the Cycle
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April 30, 2007 - Simon Fraser University, Public Affairs and Media Relations (Burnaby)
Team Pedals to Raise $1 million
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April 29, 2007 - Global Television Noon News (British Columbia)
Shawn Smith, a founding member of Global Agents for Change is featured LIVE across British Columbia on the Sunday Noon News discussing microcredit and the 2007 Riding to Break the Cycle Tour.

April 10, 2007 - Burnaby Now (Burnaby)
Paving a New Road to Change
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April 2, 2007 - The Peak (Burnaby)
Microcredit: An Agent of Change
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March 28, 2007 - Surrey Now (Surrey)
Cycling Tour Spins Out Hope
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March 28, 2007 - Vancouver Courier (Vancouver)
Pedallers Push South for Change

March 23, 2007 - The Daily Courier (Kelowna)
Mega-ride for Microcredit: Young women cycling to Mexico to raise money for Global Agents for Change

March 14, 2007 - Surrey Leader (Surrey)
Breaking the Cycle of Poverty

March 9, 2007 - Peace Arch News (White Rock)
Young Cyclists Pedal for Change in Mexico

February 13, 2007 - BCbuzz.ca (British Columbia)
Roundtable on the Coast
Sean Peters, member of the Board of Directors of Global Agents for Change joins Canadian politician, Christy Clark for a panel discussion on current news in B.C.

February 13, 2007 - Peace Arch News (White Rock)
Pedalling for a Cause

February 5, 2007 - CKNW 980: Nightline BC (British Columbia)
Shawn Smith, a founding member of Global Agents for Change is interviewed LIVE on British Columbia’s largest radio station by Michael Smyth. They discussed microcredit and the 2007 Riding to Break the Cycle Tour.

February 9, 2007 - BCbuzz.ca (British Columbia)
In the Spotlight: Global Agents for Change
Feature podcast on microcredit and Riding to Break the Cycle.
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February 7, 2007 - Surrey Now (Surrey)
Team to Ride for Good Cause
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February 4, 2007 - CKNW 980 (British Columbia)
Local Group Promotes Microcredit
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January 27, 2007 - News 1130 (Vancouver)
Local Youth Launching Journey of Change
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