“Voices from Appalachia” human rights report now available

Dear ENGAGErs,

Voices from Appalachia cover photo: Rick Handshoe, profiled in this report, has years of experience as a citizen watchdog, holding coal companies and the government accountable to the law in eastern KY

I am proud to present Voices from Appalachia, a series of profiles
highlighting the human rights violations faced by communities in
eastern Kentucky.

In 2009, ENGAGE members worked with KFTC and Floyd
County community members to document the community’s experiences with
coal mining in their county. The report features a history of coal in
the region, and profiles of affected community members as well as
community members who are proactively working towards change. The
process of creating the report fostered a stronger community identity
and helped the community understand the rights they share.

Future steps will involve working with KFTC to determine the best ways to
apply the messages and lessons of the report in community outreach and
educational and legislative settings.

Click here to download a pdf of the report on the ENGAGE wiki.

Thanks to the many ENGAGE and KFTC members who were involved in
putting this report together!!

Best,
Ilana

P.S. Please feel free to share the report!

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