First Anniversary of the US Social Forum

Just over a year ago from June 27 to July 1, 2007, we were making history at the first-ever US Social Forum (USSF)! We brought together more than 12,000 people from 64 countries and diverse sectors from all over the US and various Indigenous Nations to declare that "Another World is Possible" and that "Another US is Necessary!"

Many networks, alliances, collectives and relations were born at the USSF. Since then, we have seen an increase in collaboration, more folks talking about the importance of movement building, and articulating in a louder voice the need for alternatives.

Since the USSF in 2007, as communities and organizations have continued building our movements, the national planning committee of the USSF is continuing to think more about strengthening the spaces available for the "movement of movements" in different ways, such as supporting or participating in the following:

Americas Social Forum, Guatemala City

From 7-12 October 2008, the third Americas Social Forum (ASF) will take place in Guatemala City, Guatemala. With themes that range from "Defending quality of life in the face of predatory capitalism" to "Diversities and equalities and the challenges for achieving them," the gathering will provide space for meeting, dialogue, and debate, as well to strategize and plan for innovative actions and campaigns to further the work. At this historic time, the Americas Social Forum will further build solidarity among the people of this hemisphere. Deadline to register for the ASF is September 22, 2008.

For more information visit www.forosocialamericas.org.